The lesbian and gay movements : assimilation or liberation /

Rimmerman, Craig A.,

The lesbian and gay movements : assimilation or liberation / Assimilation or liberation Craig A. Rimmerman. - xiii, 201 pages ; 23 cm. - Dilemmas in American politics . - Dilemmas in American politics. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-183) and index.

Throughout their relatively short history, the lesbian and gay movements in the United States have endured searing conflicts over whether to embrace assimilationist or liberationist strategies. This new book explores this dilemma in both contemporary and historical contexts, describing the sources of these conflicts, to what extent the conflicts have been resolved, and how they might be resolved in future.

0813340543 9780813340548

2007034346


Assimilation (Sociology)
Gay liberation movement--United States
Gay rights--United States
Homosexuality--Political aspects--United States


United States--Politics and government
United States--Social conditions

HQ76.8.U6 / R58 2008

306.766

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