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Focusing on the intersection of sexuality and politics, this book delves into the experiences of gay, lesbian, and non-heterosexual individuals within the U.S. Communist Party from the 1930s to the 1990s. It uncovers the often-hidden narratives of these communities, examining how their identities shaped and were shaped by the political landscape of the time. Through a queer lens, it challenges traditional historical narratives and highlights the complexities of sexuality in a political context.
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Communists in Closets, Bettina Aptheker
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Communists in Closets
- Subtitle
- Queering the History 1930s-1990s
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bettina Aptheker
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 270
- ISBN13
- 9781032043098
- Series
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- Focusing on the intersection of sexuality and politics, this book delves into the experiences of gay, lesbian, and non-heterosexual individuals within the U.S. Communist Party from the 1930s to the 1990s. It uncovers the often-hidden narratives of these communities, examining how their identities shaped and were shaped by the political landscape of the time. Through a queer lens, it challenges traditional historical narratives and highlights the complexities of sexuality in a political context.