Feminist and Lesbian Relations in Buffalo, New York and the Nation During the 1970s

Department Chair

Andrew D. Nicholls, Ph.D., Professor of History

Author

Alyssa Hickey, State University of New York, Buffalo State CollegeFollow

Date of Award

8-2014

Access Control

Open Access

Degree Name

History, M.A.

Department

History and Social Studies Education Department

Advisor

Cynthia A. Conides, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History and Museum Studies

Department Home page

http://history.buffalostate.edu/

First Reader

Cynthia A. Conides, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History and Museum Studies

Second Reader

Christienna D. Fryar, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History

Abstract

The Feminist Movement of the 1970s focused on the liberation of women. When lesbian feminists demanded equal rights feminists decided to address lesbian issues. In Buffalo, New York the acceptance of lesbians into the Feminist Movement was predominantly positive due to the deep friendships within the activist community. However, there were major tensions due to classism, lesbian baiting, and sexual orientations within the Feminist Movement. Buffalo, New York followed the national organizations in accepting lesbians into the Feminist Movement.

Recommended Citation

Hickey, Alyssa, "Feminist and Lesbian Relations in Buffalo, New York and the Nation During the 1970s" (2014). History Theses. 28.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/history_theses/28