The social construction of lesbianism: a reappraisal

Abstract

The commentators in this reappraisal describe The Social Construction of Lesbianism (1987) as ‘classic’ (Coyle1), ‘exciting’ (Tiefer), ‘important’, (MacBride-Stewart), ‘fascinating’ (Snelling), a ‘remarkable achievement’ (Snelling), and an ‘engagingly written, political tour de force’ (Coyle). Like some of the commentators (Coyle, Snelling), one of us (VC) owns a well-read copy of The Social Construction of Lesbianism, highlighted in all the colours of the rainbow and covered in (now) rather cryptic notes. This was the copy that passed back and forth between us as we completed our PhDs in lesbian and gay psychology, both of which were supervised by Celia Kitzinger. As young lesbian feminists, we were drawn to Celia’s radicalism and uncompromising political commitment. She was an inspiring, challenging, passionate and energetic PhD supervisor, and we are honoured and privileged to edit this reappraisal of The Social Construction of Lesbianism, a book based on her PhD.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0959353504046861
Divisions: College of Health & Life Sciences > School of Psychology
College of Health & Life Sciences
College of Health & Life Sciences > Chronic and Communicable Conditions
Additional Information: © Sage 2004. The final publication is available via Sage at http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0959353504046861
Uncontrolled Keywords: The Social Construction of Lesbianism,lesbian,gay,psychology,lesbian feminist
Publication ISSN: 1461-7161
Last Modified: 30 Sep 2024 09:41
Date Deposited: 19 Aug 2019 08:50
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Related URLs: http://fap.sage ... eprint/14/4/485 (Publisher URL)
PURE Output Type: Editorial
Published Date: 2004-11
Authors: Clarke, Victoria
Peel, Elizabeth A.

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