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Gay Seatttle: Stories Of Exile And Belonging,Used
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Winner Of A 2004 Washington State Book Awardwinner Of A 2004 Alpha Sigma Nu (Asn) Jesuit Book Awardin 1893, The Washington State Legislature Quietly Began Passing A Set Of Laws That Essentially Made Homosexuality, And Eventually Even The Discussion Of Homosexuality, A Crime. A Century Later Mike Lowry Became The First Governor Of The State To Address The Annual Lesbian And Gay Pride Rally In Seattle. Gay Seattle Traces The Evolution Of Seattle'S Gay Community In Those 100 Turbulent Years, Telling Through A Century Of Stories How Gays And Lesbians Have Sought To Achieve A Sense Of Belonging In Seattle.Gary Atkins Recounts The Demonization Of Gays By Social Crusaders Around The Turn Of The Century, The Earliest Prosecutions For Sodomy, The Official Harassment And Discrimination Through Most Of The Twentieth Century, And The Medical Discrimination And Commitment To Mental Hospitals That Continued Into The 1970S As Homosexuality Was Diagnosed As A Disease That Could Be 'Cured.'Places Of Refuge From This Imposed Social Exile Were Created In Underground Theater And Dance Clubs: The Gold Rushera Burlesque Shows, Modern Drag Theater, And In Midcentury The Emergence Of Openly Gay Bars, From The Casino To Shelley'S Leg. Many Of These Were Subjected To Steady Exploitation By Corrupt Police Until Bar Owner Maciver Wells And Two Seattle Times Reporters Exposed The Racket.The Increasingly Public Presence Of Gays In Seattle Was Accompanied By The Gradual Coalescence Of Social Services And Selfhelp Organizations Such As The Dorian Society, Gay Businesses And Advocacy Groups Including The Greater Seattle Business Association, And The Stormy Relationship Between The Vatican, Seattle'S Catholic Hierarchy, And Gay Worshippers.Atkins' Narrative Reveals The Complex And Often Frustrating Process Of Claiming A Civic Life, Showing How Gays And Lesbians Have Engaged In A Multilayered Struggle For Social Acceptance Against The Forces Of State And City Politics, The Police, The Media, And Public Opinion. The Emergence Of Mainstream Political Activism In The 1970S, And Ultimately The Election Of Cal Anderson And Other Openly Gay Officials To The State Legislature And City Council, Were Momentous Events, Yet Shadowed By The Devastating Rise Of Aids And Its Effect On The Homosexual Community As A Whole.These Stories Of Exile And Belonging Draw On Numerous Original Interviews As Well As Case Studies Of Individuals And Organizations That Played Important Roles In The History Of Seattle'S Gay And Lesbian Community. Collectively, They Are A Powerful Testament To The Endurance And Fortitude Of This Minority Community, Revealing The Ways A Previously Hidden Sexual Minority 'Comes Out' As A People And Establishes A Public Presence In The Face Of Challenges From Within And Without.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Gay Seattle: Stories of Exile and Belonging'? A: The main theme of 'Gay Seattle' is the evolution of Seattle’s gay community over the past century, exploring issues of exile and belonging faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the context of societal changes and challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Gay Seattle: Stories of Exile and Belonging' is Gary L. Atkins, who provides a comprehensive narrative on the history of Seattle’s gay and lesbian community.
- Q: What kind of awards has this book received? A: 'Gay Seattle' won the 2004 Washington State Book Award and the 2004 Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Book Award, highlighting its significance and impact in literature.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle for readers.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 493 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Gay Seattle' published? A: 'Gay Seattle: Stories of Exile and Belonging' was published on October 17, 2011.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Gay Seattle' is suitable for academic study, as it includes original interviews and case studies relevant to LGBTQ+ history and social movements.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it is well-preserved and ready for reading.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include the historical demonization of gays, the rise of gay bars and social services, political activism, and the impact of AIDS on the LGBTQ+ community.
- Q: Does the book include personal narratives or interviews? A: Yes, 'Gay Seattle' draws on numerous original interviews and personal stories that illustrate the experiences of individuals within the gay and lesbian community.