The Lesbian Revolution: Lesbian Feminism in the UK 1970-1990, Sheila-Jeffreys..

Taylor & Francis

The Lesbian RevolutionLesbian Feminism in the UK 1970-1990\nAuthor(s): Sheila Jeffreys\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138096561, 978-1138096561\nSynopsis\nThe Lesbian Revolution argues that lesbian feminists were a vital force in the Womens Liberation Movement (WLM). They did not just play a fundamental role in the important changes wrought by second wave feminism, but created a powerful revolution in lesbian theory, culture and practice. Yet this lesbian revolution is undocumented. \n\nThe book shows that lesbian feminists were founders of feminist institutions such as resources for women survivors of mens violence, including refuges and rape crisis centres, and that they were central to campaigns against this violence. They created a feminist squatting movement, theatre groups, bands, art and poetry and conducted campaigns for lesbian rights. They also created a profound and challenging analysis of sexuality .