United Queerdom: From the Legends of the Gay Liberation Front to the Queers of Tomorrow

United Queerdom explores the history of LGBT+ culture and protest from the Gay Liberation Front to the 2020s, highlighting the back-breaking hard work and glamorous stories of those who rebelled against injustice and became founders in the story of queer liberation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Throughout the 1970s, the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) embarked on a revolutionary campaign that left an indelible mark on Britain. Inspired by the Stonewall uprisings in the United States, the GLF advocated for Absolute Freedom For All across the globe. However, despite significant progress, half a century later, injustice and LGBT+ inequality persist. Complete LGBT+ liberation entails not only housing rights, universal healthcare, and economic freedom but also a wide range of other essential rights. While many individuals believe that queers should now be free to live their lives as they choose, assimilate, and become more palatable, Dan Glass's book, United Queerdom, demonstrates that the fight for equality is far from over. This comprehensive volume explores over five decades of LGBT+ culture and protest, from the GLF's early days to the present-day 2020s. It highlights the crucial role of protest in shaping queer history and identity, revealing the tireless efforts and extraordinary stories of those who stood up against injustice and became pioneers in the quest for queer liberation.

Weight: 434g
Dimension: 135 x 217 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350374287