Lesbian choices /

In this compellingly honest collection of her writings, renowned feminist philosopher Claudia Card courageously explores the complex ethical and political questions lesbians face, considering these issues in regard to their identities and relationships both within and outside of lesbian communities....

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Main Author: Card, Claudia
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Columbia University Press, c1995.
Series:Between men - between women.
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300 |a xv, 310 p. ;  |c 24 cm. 
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504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. [283]-298) and index. 
505 0 |a Introduction: Finding My Voice - Reminiscence of an Outlaw -- Pt. 1. Constructing Ourselves. 1. What is Lesbian Culture? 2. Lesbian Attitudes and The Second Sex. 3. Choosing Lesbianism. 4. Lesbian Ethics -- Pt. 2. Lesbians in Relationship: Ups and Downs. 5. Lesbian Friendship: Separations and Continua. 6. Horizontal Violence: Partner Battering and Lesbian Stalking. 7. Female Incest and Adult Lesbian Crises -- Pt. 3. Coming Out: Issues in a Wider Society. 8. Homophobia and Lesbian/Gay Pride. 9. The Military Ban and the ROTC: A Study in Closeting. 10. Other People's Secrets: The Ethics of Outing. 11. Sadomasochism: Charting the Issues. 
520 |a In this compellingly honest collection of her writings, renowned feminist philosopher Claudia Card courageously explores the complex ethical and political questions lesbians face, considering these issues in regard to their identities and relationships both within and outside of lesbian communities. Lesbian Choices is written with a grace and clarity that readers inside and outside academia will appreciate. Claudia Card's lucid presentation of complicated philosophical and ethical concepts offers a better understanding of the explosive issue of gender construction in our society. Lesbian Choices is recommended reading for anyone interested in lesbianism, feminism, ethics, and philosophy. 
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