What is it about?
For most white American lesbian-feminists of the 1970's, their lesbian-feminism was a core part of who they were. Being sexually involved with men was not accepted and those women who did were often ostracized. Over the years there have been many changes in the lesbian community and larger American society including the bisexual movement and the growing visibility of non-monogamy. Some of these same women have chosen to explore their romantic and sexual involvement with men.
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Why is it important?
This generation of women are now over 60 and lived through a landmark time in the development of lesbian culture in the United States which has had a lasting impact. Theories of gender and sexual orientation have been evolving to a more sophisticated understanding and these women can provide an interesting example of female sexual fluidity.
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This research developed because of my own personal evolution from a monogamous lesbian-feminist to my current identity as a queer, solo polyamorous cis-woman who is involved in sexual and romantic relationships with all genders.
Karin Wandrei
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This page is a summary of: ‘Sleeping with the enemy’: Non-monogamy and 1970s lesbian-feminists, Sexualities, February 2018, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/1363460717750074.
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