 | On the Fringe: Gays and Lesbians in Politics Subjects: Gay liberation movement -- Great Britain; Gay liberation movement -- Canada; Gay liberation movement -- United States; Gays -- Great Britain -- Political activity; Gays -- Canada -- Political activity; Gays -- United States -- Political activity; Does the idea of equality for sexual minorities have as strong an influence as the media suggest? How often do politicians come out forthrightly in support of gay rights? Drawing on more than three hundred interviews with activists, politicians... David Rayside is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies at the University of Toronto. He is the author of A Small Town in Modern Times and has written extensively about gay and lesbian issues. |
