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Lesbians

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What does it mean to be a lesbian now? Has the quest for lesbian liberation stalled, and if so, why?

Part-autobiography, part frontline reportage and part cultural commentary, Julie Bindel examines what defines lesbian culture, love, friendship and happiness today. She distinguishes the particular challenges facing lesbians from the very different experiences of gay men, and asks: why do lesbians so often seem to face particular hostility? Comparing past attitudes to today, she argues that lesbians continue to suffer from bigotry and discrimination because sexism and enforced gendered roles are still left unchallenged. She explores why many of the biggest assaults on lesbian freedom and wellbeing around the world now come, not just from conservatives, but also from so-called progressives, who are often antagonistic to lesbians organising and socialising autonomously.

Rooted in her own remarkable story, this personal and passionate book is a testament as much to the peculiar joy of being a lesbian as much to the obstacles to lesbian flourishing. It is a much-needed contribution to the debate in the era of progressive misogyny and gender theory.

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Fabulous and timely - just what we are needing to hear in these tricky times. Well worth exploring.

Passion and clarity

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This is a compelling memoir/ manifesto showcasing lesbian history and feminist politics. So many fascinating and inspiring women whose stories are told with love and honesty.

An engaging and engrossing book

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Wonderful exploration of the connections between feminism & lesbianism. Part historical dive, part review of where lesbian culture is now, determining how we have gone full circle in social & political terms from the 1970s. Bindel argues that lesbian culture has been dire for many years, because of the pressure to include men who identify as women, but there are signs of hope and we are regrouping. An excellent, highly informative, well argued consideration of the impact of gender ideology on lesbians.

Learn about the real impact of gender on the L in LGBT

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I enjoyed listening to this book. Bindel has a pleasant voice and she writes well. Though I do not share all of her radical feminists views, they are interesting and worth hearing. I liked her biographical stories (is there any radical lesbian feminist action or event that Bindel did not participate in? Can’t imagine), which brought back memories of lesbian life in Amsterdam in the 80s from my life. Well worth my time.

The Personal Is Political

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