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The Trouble with Gay Rights: Race and the Politics of Sexual Orientation in Philadelphia, 1969-1982.

An essay is presented on gay rights in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1969 to 1982. It focuses on the relationship between the gay liberation movement and race relations, commenting on gays and African Americans as minorities. The author examines gay identity, gay rights legislation, and opposition...

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Published in:Journal of American History Vol. 98; no. 1; pp. 49 - 73
Main Author: Mumford, Kevin J.
Format: Essay
Published: Oxford University Press / USA Jun2011
Subjects:
Gay rights
Gay rights movement
History of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
African Americans
History
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Pennsylvania
United States
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:An essay is presented on gay rights in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1969 to 1982. It focuses on the relationship between the gay liberation movement and race relations, commenting on gays and African Americans as minorities. The author examines gay identity, gay rights legislation, and opposition from conservatives. He also discusses several gay rights activists, including Brother Grant-Michael Fitzgerald, and several gay rights organizations, including the Gay Activists Alliance (GAA).