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This pioneering collection of essays delves into the diverse ways women have used the concept of being lesbian to create their identities, understand their connections in the world, and imagine notions of community. Through an anthropological lens, contributors examine a wide range of activities, from lesbian life in the 1920s to contemporary lesbian wedding ceremonies and motherhood, showcasing how communities and identities contribute to the dignity and stability of lesbians today.
First publish date: December 19, 1996
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Lesbian Fiction
Authors: Ellen Lewin
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