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Lesbian studies emerging in Canada.

C Gammon1

  • 1Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec.

Journal of Homosexuality
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This paper examines Lesbian Studies in Canada, exploring its history, theoretical debates, and current status. It highlights challenges and successes, including student activism for credit courses.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Gender Studies
  • Canadian Studies

Background:

  • Lesbian Studies is an academic field examining lesbian identity, history, and culture.
  • The field faces ongoing debates regarding its disciplinary boundaries and integration with other studies.
  • Historical and contemporary evidence of Lesbian Studies is traced across North America and Europe.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of Lesbian Studies in Canada, both historically and presently.
  • To analyze theoretical considerations such as disciplinary definition, integration with Gay Studies or Women's Studies, and potential cooptation.
  • To document the development and challenges of Lesbian Studies within Canadian academic institutions.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of factual data with personal accounts and perceptions.
  • Historical tracing of Lesbian Studies evidence.
  • Institutional reports and case studies, including a focus on francophone contexts.
  • Examination of student activism and its role in curriculum development.

Main Results:

  • Lesbian Studies in Canada has a varied history, with significant institutional differences.
  • Theoretical debates impact the field's structure and autonomy.
  • Grass-roots efforts and student coalitions, like the Lesbian Studies Coalition of Concordia, are crucial for advancing the discipline.
  • The establishment of the first Lesbian Studies credit courses in Canada is a key achievement.

Conclusions:

  • Lesbian Studies in Canada is an evolving field shaped by theoretical discussions and practical activism.
  • The integration and recognition of Lesbian Studies within academia face ongoing challenges.
  • Student-led initiatives play a vital role in the discipline's growth and establishment.

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