Doing research on GLBTQ+ issues? Here are some titles to help you get started.
From the Closet to the Courtroom by
Examines five key cases that have changed gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender rights and the nation, covering family, harassment, discrimination, marriage, and sex.
Gay Power!: the Stonewall Riots and the gay rights movement, 1969 by
Recounts the history of the gay rights movement, discussing changes that have taken place from early American history to contemporary policies and public perception, and highlighting the Stonewall Riots of 1969.
The Gay Revolution: The Story of the Struggle by
"[Describes] the modern struggle for gay, lesbian, and trans rights--from the 1950s to the present--based on ... interviews with politicians, military figures, legal activists, and members of the entire LGBT community who face these challenges every day"--Provided by publisher.
Queer America: a GLBT history of the 20th century by
Provides an overview of the history of bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals in the United States during the twentieth century, discussing significant events and individuals and including a time line and suggested resources.
The Stonewall Riots: the Fight for LGBT Rights by
"Discusses how in 1969, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people stood up for their rights against a society that criminalized their natural feelings, launching a movement whose legacy continues to this day"-- Provided by publisher.
When books and articles were written and cataloged in the past, terms were used that we now would consider outdated or even offensive. Remember, to make certain you are searching comprehensively, it is sometimes necessary to use terms such as homosexual, transsexuals, etc. Below are some suggested keywords or phrases:
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Bisexuality/ Bisexuals |
Coming Out (Sexual Orientation) |
Gay Liberation Movement |
Gay Men |
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Gay Parents |
Gay Rights | Gays Writings |
Gay Youth |
| Gays in Popular Culture | Gender Identity | Heterosexism |
Hermaphroditism |
| Homophobia | Homosexuality | Lesbian Feminism |
Lesbians/ Lesbianism |
| Lesbians | Male Friendship | Queer |
Sadomasochism |
| Same-Sex Marriage | Sex Customs | Sexology |
Sexual Behavior |
| Sexual Deviation | Sexual Orientation | Transsexuals/ Transsexualism |
Intersex/ Intersexuality |
| Gender Neutral | Gender Inclusive | Gender Identity | Transgender |
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