Tomboys and Bachelor Girls: A Lesbian History of Post-War Britain 1945-71Challenging the conventional picture of the post-war decades as years of austerity and conservative femininity, this book traces the emergence of a vibrant lesbian social scene in Britain, centered on the metropolitan nightclubs of post-war London, but also developing across the country, through lesbian magazines and social organizations. This fascinating book brings to life the rich history of post-war lesbian culture for the scholarly and general reader alike. |
Contents
Acknowledgements page ix | 1 |
of adolescent lesbian identities | 17 |
The allout career woman and narratives of lesbianism at work | 44 |
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Tomboys and Bachelor Girls: A Lesbian History of Post-War Britain 1945-71 Rebecca Jennings No preview available - 2007 |
Tomboys and Bachelor Girls: A Lesbian History of Post-War Britain 1945-71 Rebecca Jennings No preview available - 2013 |
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