ABSTRACT

The National Lesbian and Gay Survey is a mass observation project set up in 1985 to record the experience of lesbians and gay men. Since that time, lesbian and gay volunteers have provided accounts on a wide range of issues pertinent to lesbian and gay life. What a Lesbian Looks Like draws on this material to provide an anthology of personal writings from lesbians nationwide. The volunteers come from all walks of life, from the unemployed to holders of high powered jobs, and represent all age groups. A ll aspects of lesbian experience are covered, including first sexual encounters, long term relationships, the difficulties of coming out and Clause 28. This book should be of interest to undergraduates, postgraduates and academics in the fields of women's studies, gender studies and cultural studies.

chapter |18 pages

Beginnings

chapter |13 pages

Kin

chapter |40 pages

Becoming

chapter |8 pages

Uniforms

chapter |15 pages

Out

chapter |11 pages

Mind And Body

chapter |25 pages

Together

chapter |8 pages

Power

chapter |26 pages

Community