GL vs. BT: The Archaeology of Biphobia and Transphobia within the U.S. Gay and Lesbian Community

Journal of Bisexuality, Vol. 3, pp. 25-55, 2004

24 Pages Posted: 28 Jul 2010

Date Written: January 15, 2004

Abstract

This article discusses the contentious social and historical relationship within and among the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities in the United States, theorizing that biphobia and transphobia are a product of power relations, rather than phobias.

Keywords: biphobia, transphobia, homophobia, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender

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Weiss, Jillian Todd, GL vs. BT: The Archaeology of Biphobia and Transphobia within the U.S. Gay and Lesbian Community (January 15, 2004). Journal of Bisexuality, Vol. 3, pp. 25-55, 2004 , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1649428

Jillian Todd Weiss (Contact Author)

Ramapo College ( email )

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Mahwah, NJ 07430
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HOME PAGE: http://phobos.ramapo.edu/~jweiss

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