Lives of lesbian elders : looking back, looking forward / D. Merilee Clunis ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Clunis, D. Merilee.

Series:

Haworth innovations in feminist studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Middle-aged lesbians--United States--Attitudes.

Middle-aged lesbians.

Older lesbians--United States--Attitudes.

Older lesbians.

Lesbianism--United States--Public opinion.

Lesbianism.

Public opinion--United States.

Public opinion.

United States.

Lesbians--United States--Social conditions.

Lesbians.

Social conditions.

Physical Description:

x, 209 pages ; 23 cm.

Other Title:

Lesbian elders : looking back, looking forward

Place of Publication:

New York : Haworth Press, [2005]

Summary:

Lives of Lesbian Elders: Looking Back, Looking Forward illuminates the hopes, fears, issues and concerns of gay women as they grow older. Based on interviews with 62 lesbians ranging in age from 55 to 95, this very special book provides a historical account of the shared experiences of the lesbian community that is so often invisible or ignored in contemporary society. It gives voice to their thoughts and feelings on a wide range of issues, including coming out, identity and the meaning of life, the role of family and personal relationships, work and retirement, adversity and individual sources of strength and resilience.

Notes:

Based on interviews with 62 lesbians ranging in age from 55 to 95 and residing in California, Oregon, and Washington State.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-204) and index.

ISBN:

0789023334

0789023342

OCLC:

53971785