W S 203 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Lesbian Feminism, Sperm Donation, If These Walls Could Talk
28 Apr 2017
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Medical model-conceptualized lesbians in terms of homosexual object choice or desires; associated lesbianism with gender nonconformity; lifestyle choice that entailed conscious self- reflection and identification. Read through the 3 coming out stories included in chapter 2. Could talk ii (https://www. youtube. com/watch?v=acyz7sg0tiu), reflect on the components of the coming out stories and life experiences of each person (book and movie), and discuss the similarities and differences. Story #1 (1961: older women not married, private relationship; identity was not talked about, benefits to marriage, no rights when partner died, seen as just friends .
