Out of the Closets: Voices of Gay Liberation

Out of the Closets: Voices of Gay Liberation Book Description

It is wonderful to have "Out of the Closets" again available. A pioneering anthology that had a profound impact in its first incarnation in 1972, it still speaks powerfully to the condition of gay men and lesbians in American life, recounting sorrows and joys, offering solace and strategy, celebrating the remarkable diversity and creativity of those who are different. Martin Duberman, Distinguished Professor of History City University of New York Filled with Joyous self-affirmation, angry manifestos, and searching personal reflections, this classic work provides a close look at the individuals and ideologies of this important social movement. In the tradition of Sisterhood is Powerful, "Out of the Closets" presents, in their own words, the views, values attitudes, aspirations, and circumstances of the early generation of gay and lesbian liberationists. Highlighting both how much and how little has changed since Stonewall, this work is essential reading for anyone concerned with the history of sexuality and the legal and social status of lesbians and gays in contemporary America.

Karla Jay has contributed to Out of the Closets: Voices of Gay Liberation as an editor. Karla Jay has written, edited, and translated nine books, the most recent of which are "Dyke Life" and "Lesbian Erotics". "Dyke Life" won the 1996 Lambda Literary Award in the category of Lesbian Studies. She is editor of NYU Press's series, "The Cutting Edge: Lesbian Life and Literature." This is the only lesbian studies series in the world from a university press. In existence since 1992, the series now spans some 20 books of original criticism, reprints, translations and recovered archival letters and manuscripts. Dr. Jay has written for many publications, including "Ms. Magazine, The New Y

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