Gay liberation

1. Jagose writes about some of the political differences that most distinguished gay liberation from the homophile movement in terms of ideas, types of activism (strategies/tactics), and influences of other social movements in the context of the United States. Please discuss at least three specific examples of differences of
a. Ideas (1 example)
b. Activism: strategies/tactics (1 example)
c. Influences of other social movements (1 example)

2. According to Jagose, what was the significance of “Off the couches, into the streets” slogan? Be specific to the part of the reading where this is discussed. Offer a few words reflecting on what they describe as a tension between a psychology versus a political approach to gay liberation.

3. According to Jagose (or people Jagose is citing within the text), how did consciousness raising (CR) groups further the goal of gay liberation? Be specific to the part of the reading that focuses on CR groups.

4. According to Jagose, what’s the significance of Martha Shelley’s indented quote on page 40 (“I will tell you what we want…) and how does it relate specifically to the goals of gay liberation discussed on page 41?

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