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Hidden in Plain Sight: A History of Lesbianism | Lesson 016

Hidden in Plain Sight: A History of Lesbianism | Lesson 016

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If women who loved women have always existed, why is their history so much harder to find?In this Pride Month special, we're exploring the stories of women who loved women across history and around the world. From Ancient Greece and the poetry of Sappho to the Golden Orchid Societies of Southern China, Anne Lister's coded diaries, Boston Marriages, and the literary salons of Paris, we'll uncover how women built relationships and communities long before the modern label "lesbian" existed.Then we'll turn to the United States to examine the women who helped shape LGBTQ+ history, including the Daughters of Bilitis, Stormé DeLarverie, the Lavender Menace, Audre Lorde, lesbian caregivers during the AIDS crisis, and activists Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon.Because lesbian history isn't just a history of love. It's a history of visibility, activism, community building, and showing up for one another.Topics discussed:Sappho and the origins of "lesbian" and "sapphic"Golden Orchid SocietiesAnne Lister and her coded diariesBoston MarriagesParisian lesbian cultureDaughters of BilitisStonewall and Stormé DeLarverieThe Lavender MenaceAudre LordeLesbians during the AIDS crisisDel Martin & Phyllis Lyon🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month. Class is in session.📚Resources & Next StepsSappho & History of the word Lesbianhttps://www.intomore.com/culture/the-fascinating-history-of-lesbian/https://thehistorianshut.com/2020/10/21/sappho-of-lesbos-and-the-husband-hoax/Golden Orchid Societyhttps://www.makingqueerhistory.com/articles/2016/12/20/the-golden-orchidAnne Listerhttps://www.annelister.co.uk/https://english.northwestern.edu/about/anne-lister-society/story.htmlBoston Marriageshttps://www.nps.gov/articles/000/boston-marriages.htmNatalie Clifford Barneyhttps://thesalonhost.com/natalie-clifford-barney-the-forgotten-poet-hostess-of-the-most-free-spirited-salons-in-paris/https://guides.loc.gov/feminism-french-women-history/famous/natalie-clifford-barneyDaughters of Bilitishttps://guides.loc.gov/lgbtq-studies/before-stonewall/daughters-of-bilitisLavendar Menacehttps://www.nyclgbtsites.org/site/lavender-menace-action-at-second-congress-to-unite-women/Lesbian Support During AIDS Crisishttps://www.youthco.org/lesbian_solidarity_during_the_aids_epidemicAudre Lordehttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lordehttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Audre-Lordehttps://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/audre-lordeStormé DeLaveriehttps://www.storme-delarverie.com/https://www.nps.gov/people/storme-delarverie.htmFollow along with this lesson:View the full presentation here 💌 Have a question?Submit it anonymously (Your question might be featured in a future lesson 👀)💭 Be part of the conversation: What’s something you’ve always wondered about human sexuality? Join the discussion on social ↓📲 Follow & connect:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/abroadsexeducation/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@abroadsexeducationYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abroadsexeducation 📝 Want more like this?Join the newsletter for extra resources, reflections, and exclusive content.🌐 Explore everything:Visit the website → www.ABroadSexEducation.com
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