Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold
The History of a Lesbian Community
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'Boots of Leather, Slippers of Gold' is an oral history of a lesbian community in Buffalo, New York, from the mid-1930s to the early 1960s.
Lillian Faderman and Julie Watts document the experiences of working-class women who created a vibrant social network centered on butch-femme relationships.
The book explores themes of identity, sexuality, and community in a time when lesbian existence was largely invisible.
Through interviews and personal narratives, the authors reveal the complexities and nuances of these women's lives.
The book provides a valuable insight into a previously undocumented subculture and its significance.
Lillian Faderman and Julie Watts document the experiences of working-class women who created a vibrant social network centered on butch-femme relationships.
The book explores themes of identity, sexuality, and community in a time when lesbian existence was largely invisible.
Through interviews and personal narratives, the authors reveal the complexities and nuances of these women's lives.
The book provides a valuable insight into a previously undocumented subculture and its significance.
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