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In *Unpacking Queer Politics*, Sheila Jeffreys examines the rise of lesbian feminism in the 1970s, a period when lesbians articulated a philosophy and practice that set them apart from the prevailing gay male agenda. The book argues that this distinct political stance was eclipsed in the 1990s by a broader “queer politics” framework dominated by gay men. Jeffreys contends that the feminist commitment to equality in relationships and sex—an emphasis long criticized within queer theory—should instead serve as the foundation for social transformation. She positions lesbians as a crucial vanguard for driving change toward greater equality.
First publish date: February 1, 2003
Genre: Politics & Government/Political Theory
Authors: Sheila Jeffreys
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