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Gay and Lesbian Elders: History, Law, and Identity Politics in the United States
Drawing on materials from law, history, and social theory, this book integrates practical proposals for reform with larger issues of sexuality and identity. It examines the multiple double binds central to their identity formation, including ageism among gays and lesbians and homophobia among seniors.
| Author(s) | By Nancy J. Knauer. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 180 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 28 Dec 2010 |
| Availability | Available |
Drawing on materials from law, history, and social theory, this book integrates practical proposals for reform with larger issues of sexuality and identity. It examines the multiple double binds central to their identity formation, including ageism among gays and lesbians and homophobia among seniors.
Introduction; Part I History; Chapter 1 The Making of the Pre-Stonewall Generation; Chapter 2 Pre-Stonewall Views on Homosexuality; Chapter 3 Gay and Lesbian Elders in the New Millennium; Part II Identity; Chapter 4 The Invisibility of Gay and Lesbian Eld
Nancy J. Knauer is Professor of Law at the Temple University, Beasley School of Law, where she teaches subjects including political and civil rights, property, and taxation.
