Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement

Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement provides a new narrative history of the gay and lesbian movement. Focusing on a half-century of rapid, ground-breaking, political and legal changes of the 20th century, Marc Stein contextualizes the changing vocabulary and beliefs of this movement comprised of many smaller groups, actions, and ideas. From the homophile movement of the 1950s to the queer and LGBT activism that emerged in the 1990s, Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement integrates the individuals, groups, demonstrations, laws, and people that reshaped the way we think and talk about gay and lesbian rights._x005F_x000D_ Rethinking the Gay and Lesbian Movement provides a short, accessible overview of this important social and political movement, highlighting key events and figures, the movement's strengths and weaknesses, how it intersected with other social and political movements of the time, and its lasting effect on the country. It is perfect for anyone wanting to obtain an introduction to Gay and Lesbian history and activism.