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Coming of Age During the 1970s: Chapter 1: A Surge of Energy

Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive

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The Emergence of Alternative Safe Spaces in the 1970s

This chapter explores how alternative safe spaces like the Firehouse and the Gay Liberation Front's dances provided a sense of community and acceptance for the LGBTQ community in the 1970s, and discusses their impact on individuals' identities and decision to come out.

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