Subjects:  1. Anthropology - Cultural    2. Archaeology / Anthropology    3. Civil rights    4. Emigration & Immigration    5. Gay Studies    6. Politics and government    7. Social Science    8. Societies, etc    9. Sociology    10. South Asian Americans    11. Women's Studies - General    12. ASIA    13. Asian American Studies    14. Civil rights & citizenship    15. Gender Studies/Feminist Theory    16. Multicultural studies    17. Political activism    18. USA   

Reviews (2)

Too Many Inaccuracies Poison the Well
I found this book easy and fun to read, and it's useful to have an overview of L.A.'s gay and lesbianhistory, even if an overview never goes deep enough to be fully satisfying. However, there many mistakes in this book, as pointed out by another reviewer; one more for the list is that the Black Cat bar, site of an important protest in 1968 (not 1986) isn't at the address Kenney gives for it. When so many mistakes are obvious during a casual read through a book, I can't feel confident that it is reliable on things I don't know much about. I wish this had been an important contribution to the growing body of work in local U.S. gay and lesbian history -- or, better yet, LGBT history -- that, taken together, will someday give us a rich, deep, insightful understanding of the formation of sex, gender, and sexuality in the U.S.

Shallow Study
Moira Kenney's Mapping Gay L.A. leaves lots to be desired.If you lived there in the 60's, 70's, 80's or 90's, you'll realize pretty quickly that this is not a map of Gay L.A.; it's a flawed map of and history-lite of just several social service/community agencies prominent during those decades.She bases her obtuse, academic observations (just try reading the first two chapters--don't buy it--get it at the library) on interviews with just a few people from the various eras.It reads as if she just took the word of people she happened to know in L.A. as the end truth--without seeking further others who might help fill in the picture with depth.
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Subjects:  1. California    2. Gay Studies    3. Gay activists    4. Gay communities    5. Gay liberation movement    6. Gender Studies    7. Lesbian Studies    8. Los Angeles Metropolitan Area    9. Political Freedom & Security - Civil Rights    10. Social Science    11. Sociology    12. United States   

Editorial Review

Journalists Chris Bull and John Gallagher argue in their new book, Read more

Reviews (3)

Exciting case studies...not a contradiction in terms!
Irrespective of the reader's own personal politics, the highly charged political nature of GLBT rights means finding 'balanced' academic works is incredibly difficult. Most titles either soley focus on the glbt OR far right without attempting some sort of journalistic mediary between the two. Both Sides, Present
A well-written book examining the controversial gay movement and subsequent religious right movement in the 90s.The authors write in an anthropological style, representing both sides without displaying their personal disposition.This style of writing is very helpful when trying to establish a position on this controversial issue, or when examining the stance opposing your own position.For a novice in the issue of the religious right versus the gay movement this would be a wonderful starting point.A reader that has an established position on the issue, they may like a more pro-stance work.

A Compelling Look At The Gay and Evangelical Movements
A good book that does its best to be objective when dealing with an issue that is most decidedly subjective. The book is a careful examination of the political situations surrounding the gay and evangelical communities and their similarities and differences.The authors don't hold back from pointing out the missteps and faults of both movements, and ends with a plea for less fiery rhetoric and a call for civil discussion and compromise. A must read for anyone on either side of this debate ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Gay Studies    2. Gay liberation movement    3. Gay rights    4. Gay/Lesbian Nonfiction    5. Homophobia    6. Homosexuality    7. Social Science    8. U.S. Practical Politics    9. United States    10. Current Events / Political   

Subjects:  1. Sociology - General    2. Vancouver    3. Gay Studies    4. Public Policy - General    5. Canada    6. Civil rights & citizenship    7. HIV / AIDS    8. Immigration & emigration    9. Political science & theory    10. Political structures: democracy    11. Social Science / Human Geography    12. AIDS (Disease)    13. Sociology    14. British Columbia    15. Social aspects   

Reviews (5)

Honesty is Rarely Popular
One of the most difficult things to find in the homosexual culture is honesty.How can you blame us?Most of us are forced to lie (to ourselves and others) for the first 17 years of our lives...quite like smoking, it's a difficult habit to drop.
There are better books!
I read several books on finding a mate, and while this book had a few very useful tips, it's focus seemed to be more on bath-houses and "campy" humor.Save your money, here!2 books to buy are:Husband Hunting Made Easy (Patrick Price) and Finding True Love in aMan-Eat-Man World (Craig Nelson).The Patrick Price book is #1 if you onlywant to buy one book. I used the information from these books, and havefound my Mr. Right.Good luck!

This book almost sent me running back to heterosexuality.
What an awful book!Yes, it is witty in some places, but this is nothing more than some light weight humor that depicts an awfully bad light onbeing a gay man.Outland states that sex is a must by the second date andthe overlying tone of the whole book is that sex is what it's all about. In a book about finding "Mr. Right," I'd expect something aboutrelationships.Seriously, save your money - the Patrick Price book onrelationships/gay marriage is much better, more amusing, and yet full ofreal world advice that might actually work without the stupd gimmicks andmovie-principles Outland talks about. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Dating (Social customs)    2. Etiquette for gay men    3. Gay Studies    4. Gay men    5. Humor    6. Love & Romance    7. Love / Sex / Marriage    8. Social life and customs    9. United States   

Editorial Review

Nolo Press legal guides provide useful and accurate information on how to manage your own affairs or, failing this, how to hire a lawyer and negotiate the court system. The rapid changes in gay and lesbian life in the past 30 years have not been reflected in the legal codes of most states, and without enforceable written agreements, gay and lesbian people may find such crucial matters as inheritance, legal guardianship, child custody, and support left to the whim of a judge or state agency. As the writers of this volume (first published in 1980) point out, "married couples' relationships are defined by law," while lesbian and gay couples have the freedom--and responsibility--to create their own legal relationships. Agreements drawn up in advance provide guidance for a time when all is not moonbeams and madness. Tear-out forms and sample documents are included. Read more

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Stand up!
Great reference for all of us to stand up for the right to be who we are.

Get's an A+
If you have a college degree, good income, own a home, and prefer a do-it-yourself explanation, this is the book for you.It is written by laywers and describes partnership situations in detail with legal/financial tools to apply.In some cases, it gets down to state by state specifics (Vermont's same-sex law, Hawaii's beneficiary law, etc).It deals with houses & other property, stocks & bank accounts, wills & inheritance, children, prior marriages, and even breaking up. A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples (Legal Guide for L
This guide has been highly resourceful in the lives of my partner and I. There is not a day that goes by that we do not reference it. It is written in a very easy to understand format and contains several templates for "Durable Power of Attorneys", etc. I highly recommend this book. Anyone interested in emailing me. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Civil Rights    2. Gay couples    3. Homosexuality    4. Law    5. Law and legislation    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Legal status, laws, etc    8. Legal status, laws, etc.    9. Lesbian couples    10. Practical Guides    11. Same-sex marriage    12. United States   

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Refreshing look at one version of the American families
Finally a book looks at debunking the myth that family=heterosexual married Christian middle or upper middle class.Just like we often forget that a family can be just a mother or just a father, it can also be two mothers or two fathers.The author strives to critique our assumptions about family structure, living arrangements, finances, wills, etc. when we are talking about a family that "mainstream" culture ignores or demonizes, kinda like the other reviewer who just had to throw in homophobia into the response.I recommend this book.

about time
This book was wonderful to help understand how to be a better family. Too bad it is a bout homosexuals, because i do not care for them. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Family    2. Gay Studies    3. Gay parents    4. Gay rights    5. Gender Studies    6. Lesbian Studies    7. Social Science    8. Sociology    9. Sociology - Marriage & Family    10. United States    11. Family & relationships    12. Gay & Lesbian studies    13. Human rights    14. USA   

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Why Cant.... 14 years on
I picked up this book thinking it would be a fairly tame, shallow and thoughtless book about a lesbian love affair. This one will make you mad, sad and outraged all together
This is a great book!After I read the Introduction of it and realized that it was about two lesbian/gay women, I didn't really care to read the rest.The thing that kept me reading was the fact that it is also aboutcivil rights of disabled persons.I work in an ICF/MR and the storytouched me deeply and really really made me mad at the same time.It seemsunreal that this could actually happen to someone and our justicedepartment would allow it to happen.After reading the book (which Ifinished in a day because I couldn't put it down) I have a far betterunderstanding of civil rights and I even have a different outlook on thegay and lesbian population of the united States.Great job Karen andJulie!You both should be very proud of yourselves for this one!I feelwith all my heart for Sharon and I am praying for her return home.NO ONEshould be denied the right to choose where they live and who they associatewith!Keep the fight going!

Real life lesbian custody battle.
Sharon Kowalski and Karen Thompson were together four years, before a drunk driver struck Sharon's car, leaving her unable to move or communicate. The only thing that can bring her out of a dangerous coma is Karen's patience and love. Read more

Subjects:  1. Civil Procedure    2. Civil rights    3. Disability    4. Guardian and ward    5. Kowalski, Sharon    6. Legal status, laws, etc    7. Legal status, laws, etc.    8. Lesbian Studies    9. Minnesota    10. People with disabilities    11. Social Science    12. Sociology    13. Gay & Lesbian studies   

Editorial Review

An excellent resource to consider alongside the recent political histories of the gay rights movement (such as John Malone's Read more

Reviews (1)

A book that explains the law to nonlawyers.
This book is written for nonlawyers as well as lawyers. It is particularly good at explaining key legal concepts to the nonlawyer reader. The comparisons made between of various civil rights movements (e.g., race, sex, sexual orientation) are both interesting and helpful. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Civil Law    2. History    3. Homosexuality    4. Law    5. Law and legislation    6. Lesbian Studies    7. Political Freedom & Security - Civil Rights    8. Sociology    9. United States   

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An average textbook
This book was used for a sociology class on American Minority Peoples, the book was rather dry and uninteresting in the begenning, but the reports themselves held average interest. It was an average textbook. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ethnic Studies - General    2. Ethnic relations    3. Gender Studies    4. Man-woman relationships    5. Minorities    6. Minority Studies - General    7. Minority Studies - Race Relations    8. Race relations    9. Social Science    10. Sociology    11. United States    12. Gay & Lesbian studies    13. Human rights    14. Multicultural studies    15. Social Science / Sociology / General    16. Social issues    17. USA   

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Self-published, recycled, inept
This self-published book summarizes a wide range of research on the origins and prevalence of 'non-heterosexuality' (his term). Nothing here is new, except Holland's awkward handling of the data. Holland hides his moral condemnation of non-heterosexuality in quasi-scientific terms: non-heterosexuality may be 'natural' but it is nevertheless 'abnormal' and is associated with various mental 'disturbances.'
a contribution to science
Facts speak for themselves.And this book is full of facts.Because the book is mostly a synthesis of previously published findings from experiments and correlational analyses, rife with physiological jargon (which is thankfully explained), the book is a challenging read, but the insights gained are more than worth the effort.Holland does make novel arguments, some of which rely on assumptions that might be false, but otherwise the book is difficult to criticize, unless one were to read the studies he cites and find fault with their methods.
Another condescending diatribe about homosexuality.
Another attempt to explain away and condemn homosexuality without admitting to hatred and bigotry.Sure, gays are "natural" in that they have a biological disorder they can't help, but nope, they aren't meant to be here.The author's attempt to dismiss what he seems to think is "feminism"are particularly ham handed, if faintly amusing.Did you know, for example, that most feminists are "female homosexuals?"Oh, and did you know that fashion models are tall and scrawny because most fashion designers are gay and therefore like their models to look like boys?No?Well, now you do.Believe me, if you're looking to actually learn something about EITHER homosexuality OR the religious right, there are far more accredited scholarly books to read, and if you're looking for a fun story about being gay (or being a feminist or being a fashion designer or being a Christian -- or all four together in one happy, well adjusted human being), there are plenty of great reads out there that don't lead you through such tortured, hateful "logic." ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Feminism & Feminist Theory    2. Gay Studies    3. Gender Studies    4. Human Sexuality    5. Social Science    6. Sociology    7. Gay studies (Gay men)    8. Sexual behaviour    9. Social Science / Gay Studies   

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Enlightening and well written essays
Especially well written was the thoroughly researched essay by the artist and Lambda Award winning author Tee A. Corinne `How Lesbian Artists Support Their Art".
lesbian activism
This anthology proposes discussing how lesbians fund lesbian-specific activism.Activism is broadly defined here, ranging from the arts, sciences, law, non-profit groups, publications, etc.The writing styles here are diverse, ranging from personal narrative, question and answer, journalistic style, etc.Unlike other books, the variety in styles works well here.
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Subjects:  1. Fund raising    2. Gay rights    3. Lesbian Studies    4. Lesbians    5. Political activity    6. Social Science    7. Sociology    8. United States   

Editorial Review

Like those '40s dance marathons, where the winners were the couple that stayed on their feet the longest, public policy change is sometimes just a matter of endurance. Over the past 30 years, despite a steady shift to the right in federal and state politics, lesbians and gays have made tremendous social and political advances, thanks to the unremitting efforts of activists and sympathetic legislators and policy makers. This inspiring and highly readable anthology, which includes Barney Frank on immigration law, Rich Tafel on gay Republicans, Marj Plumb on lesbian health in the Clinton years, and David L. Chambers on marriage and domestic partnership, describes the incremental but essential changes in American public policy on gay rights since 1970. Read more

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Inspiring words for trying times
As a progressive activist, I immensley enjoyed this anthology of movers and shakers in the GLBT movement. Introspective, energetic and visionary, they remind both allies and GLBT peoplealthough much has been accomplished, there is no shortage of public policy issues to focus their work on.AIDS, securuty clearances, lesbian feminism and dual identity conflicts of GLBT people of color are issues that will not go away until we deal with them substantively. Read more

Subjects:  1. American    2. Current Affairs    3. Gay Studies    4. Gay liberation movement    5. Gay rights    6. Gays    7. Gender Studies    8. Government policy    9. History    10. Homosexuality    11. Lesbian Studies    12. Political And Civil Rights    13. Political Freedom & Security - Civil Rights    14. Sociology    15. United States   

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Excellent book, may even change the way you think
I was already very open minded about equal rights. But after reading the stories from the people that Lars meets on his journey, I can't imagine it any other way.
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Editorial Review

Gays and lesbians have long been the targets of legal discrimination (think of the 1986 Supreme Court Read more

Subjects:  1. Civil Rights    2. Gay Studies    3. Gays    4. History - General    5. Homosexuality    6. Law and legislation    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Legal status, laws, etc    9. Legal status, laws, etc.    10. Lesbians    11. Politics/International Relations    12. Social Science    13. United States    14. Gay & Lesbian studies    15. Human rights    16. Laws of Other Jurisdictions & General Law    17. Political science & theory    18. Social Science / Gay Studies    19. USA   

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diverse anthology
Browthworth and Raffo have succeeded in collecting queer women with disabilities to contribute to an excellent grouping of experiences and points of view. The diversity of the authors lends itself to an amazingrange of lifestyles, choices, and events. Each author brings originalityand clarity to their opinions partially formed by who they are and howsociety interacts with them. I found each piece added to a larger harmonyand that the differences in ideologies and experiences enhanced myknowledge of women with disabilities. Society could truly benefit by makingthis book a prerequisite for entering the world.

thoughtful and provacative
As a fan of Victoria Bronworth's writing and a lesbian with a disability, this anthology is not only long-overdue, it is compelling and diverse. It includes essays from women with all disabilities including mental, AIDS andCFIDS, as well as different backgrounds and perspectives. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Civil rights    2. Gay/Lesbian Nonfiction    3. Handicapped    4. Lesbian Studies    5. Lesbianism    6. Lesbians    7. Social Science    8. Sociology    9. Sociology Of The Mentally And Physically Challenged    10. United States    11. Women with disabilities    12. Cultural studies    13. Disability: social aspects   

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A midshipman's story
"Honor Bound: A Gay American Fights for the Right to Serve His Country," by Joseph Steffan, is the autobiography of a man who became one of the top midshipman at the United States Naval Academy, was discharged for homosexuality, and then fought the discharge in court.The book starts with Steffan's boyhood in rural Minnesota.The author covers a number of topics as his story unfolds: the trials of "Plebe (i.e. freshman) Year," his rise up the ranks to a key leadership position among the midshipmen, his coming to grips with his own sexual orientation, the harrowing discharge process, and his legal fight.
A Good Case For the Gay Ban

Do Ask, Do Tell
Joseph speaks out for a lot of the military.It amazes me that we let all the expulsions go on.Every year our military is depleted from these expulsions.No one has proven that homosexuality divides cohesion in a military unit.Another example is Tracy Thorne. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1964-    2. Biography    3. Gay Studies    4. Gay sailors    5. Gays    6. General    7. Homosexuality    8. Naval Personnel    9. Navy    10. Politics - Current Events    11. Sailors    12. Sociology    13. Steffan, Joseph,    14. United States    15. United States.    16. Social Science / Gay Studies   

Subjects:  1. 1979-1997    2. 20th century    3. Anthropology - Cultural    4. Gay Studies    5. Gender Studies    6. Great Britain    7. History    8. Homosexuality    9. Literary Criticism    10. Politics and government    11. Public opinion    12. Race relations    13. Semiotics & Theory    14. Sexual orientation    15. Great Britain--Race relations--Public opinion    16. Literary Criticism & Collections / Theory    17. Literary theory    18. Political ideologies   

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An okay update, a little more legal now.....
Books for law students get updated at least every five years or so.This book is an update of his first book, this time including "Romer v. Evans" and the St. Patrick's Day cases.When the first edition came out, it was revolutionary.Now, Eskridge, Hunter and many others have published gay legal texts.This new edition still has classic non-legal writings from gay studies.So it's still not just a legal text, but an anthology.It has useful facts in it.Basically, I'm not blown away by this book, but it would be a good thing for gays, both inside and out of the law, to own. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cases    2. Civil Procedure    3. Gay rights    4. Gender & the Law    5. Homosexuality    6. Law    7. Law and legislation    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. United States    10. Gender studies    11. Social law