Progress would not happen if it wasn’t for people constantly pushing boundaries. In the past couple years we have seen tremendous steps taken in the fight of equality for sexual minorities. On a state level, we have seem Nebraska strike down a ban on same sex adoption. Nationally, we have seen the legalization and recognition of same sex marriage. However, this doesn’t mean the fight for equality is over. Authors are still trying to have full equality when publishing lesbian literature. Granted, it is easier than ever before to get positive lesbian characters in a book the struggle continues. Through publishing, advertising, and selling of lesbian literature, the struggle for equal representation continues. It is important to acknowledge that even though progress has been made there is still quite a bit of fighting left to do. Through looking at various pieces of lesbian literature from the past one will be able to understand the struggles that arose in the past when creating a lesbian character. Following, an exploration of Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home will then illustrate the troubles faced today in regards to lesbian literature.
Throughout history, authors have always had a hard time of publishing books with lesbians. Authors have usually …show more content…
Backlash was quick to ensue, although it was much of an overreaction. This book was about a young girl, Stephen Gordon, who knew she was a lesbian from a young age. After being released there was much backlash and the book was taken to court. Even though The Well of Loneliness only contained one sexual sentence, “and that night, they were not divided”, the book was deemed offensive. In court, it was argued that this book supported women’s unnatural desires. This incident shows that even the mere presences of a lesbian character was too much for the general public and action must be taken to shut it
Throughout history, authors have always had a hard time of publishing books with lesbians. Authors have usually …show more content…
Backlash was quick to ensue, although it was much of an overreaction. This book was about a young girl, Stephen Gordon, who knew she was a lesbian from a young age. After being released there was much backlash and the book was taken to court. Even though The Well of Loneliness only contained one sexual sentence, “and that night, they were not divided”, the book was deemed offensive. In court, it was argued that this book supported women’s unnatural desires. This incident shows that even the mere presences of a lesbian character was too much for the general public and action must be taken to shut it