"Exuberant joy": Playing Women's Softball in the 1970s with Portland's Openly Gay Team.

Autor: Patterson, Celina
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Zdroj: Oregon Historical Quarterly; Spring2024, Vol. 125 Issue 1, p34-57, 24p
Abstrakt: The article discusses the formation and experiences of the Lavender Menace, one of the first openly gay softball teams in the United States. The team provided a space for gay women to come together, challenge societal norms, and build a supportive community. The article explores the broader context of homophobia and discrimination faced by gay individuals during that time. It also highlights how lesbian athletes in women's softball teams challenged gender expectations and created a sense of community and empowerment. The document provides interviews and sources related to the Lavender Menace and mentions the possibility of other similar teams. It discusses the social and political context of the era and the discrimination faced by LGBTQ individuals. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index