Ruth Hearts Beneatha: Let's Talk About Lorraine Hansberry's Lesbianism.

The article talks about African American playwright Lorraine Hansberry's lesbianism as depicted by the character Ruth and her relationship with Beneatha in the play "A Raisin in the Sun." Topics discussed include Ruth as a canvas on which Hansberrry wrestles barriers that preclude a lesbian identity...

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Publicado en:Women's Studies Vol. 54; no. 8; pp. 941 - 962
Autor principal: Valentino, Anne
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Dec2025
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