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The Women'S House Of Detention: A Queer History Of A Forgotten Prison
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This Singular History Of A Prison, And The Queer Women And Trans People Held There, Is A Window Into The Policing Of Queerness And Radical Politics In The Twentieth Century.The Womens House Of Detention, A Landmark That Ushered In The Modern Era Of Womens Imprisonment, Is Now Largely Forgotten. But When It Stood In New York Citys Greenwich Village, From 1929 To 1974, It Was A Nexus For The Tens Of Thousands Of Women, Transgender Men, And Gendernonconforming People Who Inhabited Its Crowded Cells. Some Of These Inmatesangela Davis, Andrea Dworkin, Afeni Shakurwere Famous, But The Vast Majority Were Incarcerated For The Crimes Of Being Poor And Improperly Feminine. Today, Approximately 40 Percent Of The People In Womens Prisons Identify As Queer; In Earlier Decades, That Percentage Was Almost Certainly Higher.Historian Hugh Ryan Explores The Roots Of This Crisis And Reconstructs The Littleknown Lives Of Incarcerated New Yorkers, Making A Uniquely Queer Case For Prison Abolitionand Demonstrating That By Queering The Village, The House Of D Helped Defined Queerness For The Rest Of America. From The Lesbian Communities Forged Through The Womens House Of Detention To The Turbulent Prison Riots That Presaged Stonewall, This Is The Story Of One Building And Much More: The People It Caged, The Neighborhood It Changed, And The Resistance It Inspired.Winner, 2023 Stonewall Book Awardisrael Fishman Nonfiction Book Awardcrimereads, Best True Crime Books Of The Year
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Women's House of Detention'? A: 'The Women's House of Detention' explores the history of a prison in New York City that housed queer women and trans individuals, focusing on the intersection of queerness, radical politics, and the prison system.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Hugh Ryan, a historian known for his work on LGBTQ+ history.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Women's House of Detention' is published in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: 'The Women's House of Detention' contains 384 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on May 9, 2023.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic study, especially in fields related to LGBTQ+ history, sociology, and criminal justice.
- Q: What recognition has this book received? A: 'The Women's House of Detention' won the 2023 Stonewall Book Award—Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Book Award.
- Q: What themes are covered in this book? A: The book covers themes such as the policing of queerness, prison abolition, and the historical context of women's imprisonment.
- Q: Is there any mention of notable figures in the book? A: Yes, the book mentions notable figures like Angela Davis and Andrea Dworkin, who were among the inmates of the Women's House of Detention.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in LGBTQ+ history, criminal justice reform, and social justice will find valuable insights in this book.