Research Catalog

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Description

1. 170 p. : ill.; 21 cm.

Summary

1. "From the 1969 rebellion at Stonewall to recent battles over same-sex marriage, Gay Liberation in the United States has always been closely associated with the political left. But in recent years, Gay Liberation has taken a dramatic turn toward the right. And gaycons, as they were once archly referred to in the Nation, have taken politics and the media by storm." "Queer Wars limns this new gay right, offering the first extended consideration of gay conservatism and the trenchant critics who espouse its positions. Here celebrated historian of gay culture Paul Robinson draws particular attention to three features at this new political movement. First, he explores how gay conservatives have rejected the idea that commitment to gay freedom should involve equal dedication to the causes of other marginalized people, be they racial minorities, women, or the poor. Second, Robinson demonstrates why gay conservatives embrace more traditional gender ideals - why they are hostile to effeminacy among men and mannishness among women. Finally, exploring the support for sexual restraint among gay conservatives, Robinson dissects their condemnation of promiscuity and their assault on behavior they deem dissolute."--Jacket.

Subject

1. Gay conservatives
2. Gay people
3. Homosexuality, Male
4. Conservateurs homosexuels
5. Personnes homosexuelles
6. male homosexuality
7. Gays
8. Gay conservatives
9. Homosexueller
10. Konservativismus
11. Male homosexuality > United States > Political activity
12. Male homosexuality > Political activity
13. Mouvement homosexuel
14. Aspect politique
15. Homosexuel
16. Conservatisme
17. USA

Contents

1. Bruce Bawer and his friends -- Andrew Sullivan and his enemies -- Michelangelo Signorile and Gabriel Rotello: sexual conservatives.

Note

1. Includes index.