Political lesbianism

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Political lesbianism is a phenomenon within feminism, primarily Second wave feminism; it includes, but is not limited to, lesbian separatism. Political lesbianism embraces the theory that sexual orientation is a choice, and advocates lesbianism as a positive alternative to heterosexuality for women. [1]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Julie Bindel, Location, location, orientation, The Guardian, March 27, 2004

[edit] Further reading

  • Love your enemy?: The debate between heterosexual feminism and political lesbianism, London:Onlywomen Press, 1981, ISBN 0-906500-08-7. Sheila Jeffries, Leeds Revolutionary Feminist Group, et. al.; no editor is listed.


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