Courage to Be: Organised Gay Youth in England 1967 - 1990: A history of the London Gay Teenage Group and other lesbian and gay youth groups

The London Gay Teenage Group was a groundbreaking youth group that provided a safe refuge for gay and lesbian young people during a time when gay male sex was illegal. Set up and run by young people, it survived for over 20 years and helped many navigate challenges. This book offers a new and rarely written about picture of gay youth in England 1967-1990.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 300 pages
\n Publication date: 28 October 2021
\n Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd
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The London Gay Teenage Group was a groundbreaking and unique youth organization that emerged during the vibrant late 1970s. Founded and managed entirely by young people, it accomplished what many considered impossible: obtaining official registration as a youth club primarily serving gay and lesbian youth, despite the fact that gay male sex was still strictly illegal for individuals under the age of 21.

With a lifespan of over 20 years, the group played a vital role in assisting numerous young individuals in navigating various challenges, including societal rejection, parental and family disapproval, educational institutions, and workplace discrimination. It offered a safe haven from the often competitive and emotionally taxing "gay scene."

Documented by former LGTG member Dr. Clifford Williams and set within the broader context of organized gay youth activities in England, this book presents a fresh and previously under-explored portrayal of gay youth in England from 1967 to 1990. The author has extensively researched archives and utilized social media networks to reconnect with many who were present during that era.

\n Weight: 364g\n
Dimension: 280 x 175 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781913913632\n \n