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'We Thought We were the Only Lesbians in the World': 1971 Vancouver and the Rise of Lesbian and Transnational Feminist Identities Between Canada and the USA.

  • Published In: Gender & History, 2025, v. 37, n. 1. P. 382 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Klein, Candice 3 of 3

Abstract

Lesbian feminists in Vancouver cite the 1971 Vancouver Indochinese Women's Conference (VIWC) as a critical moment in the formation of solidarity networks and community building. In the months leading up to, and during the 1971 VIWC, lesbians forged long‐lasting connections with one another across regional and international borders. As a result of these efforts, these early lesbian feminists developed meaningful lesbian support networks that would continue for over fifty years. The VIWC was a watershed event for lesbians across the North American West. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Gender & History. 2025/03, Vol. 37, Issue 1, p382
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0953-5233
  • DOI:10.1111/1468-0424.12726
  • Accession Number:183950539
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