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Fashioning Sapphism conducts an in‑depth analysis of the early 20th century British period, focusing on the social conditions, cultural trends, and media representations that constructed the popular image of the modern lesbian. The work examines historical contexts, societal attitudes, and the emerging lesbian subculture in mass media and literature, illustrating how these forces interplayed to shape contemporary LGBTQ identities and cultural narratives.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Laura Doan
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