The Lesbian Revolution Lesbian Feminism in the UK, 1970-1990

Introduction -- The origins of lesbian feminism -- Lesbian culture -- The lesbian perspective -- Separatism -- Political lesbianism and heterosexuality -- Sadomasochism: the challenge to the politics of sexual equality -- The gender backlash: butch/femme roleplaying -- Identity politics and the destruction of lesbian feminism: "The CIA couldn't have done it better" (Rahila of Southall Black Sisters, 1986) -- The demise of lesbian feminism