Bisexuality and the Challenge to Lesbian Politics Sex, Loyalty, and Revolution

The subject of bisexuality continues to divide the lesbian and gay community. At pride marches, in films such as Go Fish, at academic conferences, the role and status of bisexuals is hotly contested. Within lesbian communities, formed to support lesbians in a patriarchal and heterosexist society, bi...

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Main Author: Rust, Paula C (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: NYU Press 1995
Series:The Cutting Edge: Lesbian Life and Literature Series
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