Books like The gay revolution by Lillian Faderman
The book chronicles the modern struggle for gay, lesbian, and transgender rights, drawing on interviews with politicians, military figures, legal activists, and members of the LGBT community. It documents the movement’s challenges and milestones since the 1950s, offering an in-depth look at the development of gay liberation and the fight against homophobia.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Lillian Faderman
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