OLLI at SOU

Lesbian Culture and Community: 1950s to the Present

This is a survey course that looks at lesbian culture, community and relationships from the 1950s to the present. It will cover butch/femme community, lesbian feminism of the 1970s to the present, including music festivals, the women in print movement, lesbian feminist art, philosophy, films, spirituality, poetry fiction and nonfiction. There will be videos of some of these community events. The course will also look at the struggle for legal equality in jobs, housing, public accommodations and familial relations. There will be optional presentations by students. Some evaluation of the current backlash against equality measures will be discussed.

NOTE: The main required text for this class is “Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers” by Lillian Faderman, available in public libraries and online.

Lesbian Culture and Community: 1950s to the Present – In-Person (Hybrid)
Item Number: W26SOC309A
Dates: 1/7/2026 - 2/25/2026
Times: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 8
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Seats Available: 15
Building: Campbell Center
Room: Room B
Instructor: LauRose Felicity

This is a survey course that looks at lesbian culture, community and relationships from the 1950s to the present. It will cover butch/femme community, lesbian feminism of the 1970s to the present, including music festivals, the women in print movement, lesbian feminist art, philosophy, films, spirituality, poetry fiction and nonfiction. There will be videos of some of these community events. The course will also look at the struggle for legal equality in jobs, housing, public accommodations and familial relations. There will be optional presentations by students. Some evaluation of the current backlash against equality measures will be discussed.

NOTE: The main required text for this class is “Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers” by Lillian Faderman, available in public libraries and online.

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