Lesbians were misrepresented and parodied by men in ancient Roman texts. Yet these depictions can reveal a lot if we read between the lines.
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The rise of queer romances for women in Thailand signals the emergence of more tolerant and progressive attitudes to LGBTQ+ people.
Unsuitable reveals the power of dress to shape the lives of those who wear it – and to challenge, provoke and bring people together along the way.
Is the label ‘lesbian’ going out of fashion, with women drawn to terms suggesting greater fluidity?
Since many Japanese women still find it difficult to explore and discuss their sexual desires with their partners, the services have become popular among all women, not just lesbians.
The word lesbian is being reclaimed by two standout stars among a new generation of queer pop stars.
Because public access TV was relatively unregulated, shows could talk about sexual health and air racier segments that would have otherwise been censored on broadcast networks.
A new exhibition draws together two seemingly disparate but risqué artists who actually complement each other very well. And it’s not (just) because they both liked bums.
A scholar of young adult fiction presents a fresh list of LGBTQ ‘must-reads’ for the summer of 2023.
Discrimination against anyone based on their sexual orientation or gender identity is not an African value.
Being gay in Africa can pose culturally specific challenges which the dominant, heterosexual culture may find difficult to accept.
There are more same-sex parents than ever, but they still face unique challenges in accessing healthcare for their children.
In 1911, lesbians led the nation’s largest feminist organization. They promoted a diverse and inclusive women’s rights movement.
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Senior Lecturer in Fine Art, Nottingham Trent University
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Lecturer in Children's Nursing, University of Birmingham
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Regents Professor of History, University of Montana
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Professor of International Human Rights Law, Centre for Human Rights, and acting SARChI Chair in International Constitutional Law, University of Pretoria
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Gender & Sexuality Studies, Kenyon College
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Associate Professor of Philosophy , University of Ghana
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Research associate, University of Bristol
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Professor of English and Gender & Sexuality Studies, University of California, Irvine
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Marie Curie Global Fellow, Università di Bologna
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Lecturer in Gender and Cultural Studies, University of Sydney
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Associate professor, Qualitative Research in Health; Director Master of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Lecturer, Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies, Deakin University
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Lecturer in Cultural Studies, Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Lecturer in Screen Industries, King's College London
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