Lesbians and Feminism

The cast of The Heidi Chronicles includes some lesbian characters. The following resources contain information about lesbian culture and feminism, as well as information about opposition to the gay rights movement.

Eaklor, Vicki L. "Gay Rights Movement, U.S." GLBTQ: An Encyclopedia. 2008. 23 February 2009 <http://www.glbtq.com/social-sciences/gay_rights_movement.html>.

• This site gives an overview of the American gay rights movement and opposition to it

Rimmerman, Craig A. From Identity to Politics: The Lesbian and Gay Movements in the United States. Philadelphia: Temple, 2002. 125-30.

• Describes opposition to the gay rights movement by the Christian Right in the 1970s

Westerband, Yamisette. "Bibliography: Lesbians and Feminism, 1960s and 1970s." Out History. 2008. 23 February 2009 <http://www.outhistory.org/wiki/Bibliography:_Lesbian_Feminism,_1960s_and_1970s>.

• This annotated bibliography describes a variety of books and articles on lesbians and feminism