Difference between revisions of "Gay and Lesbian College Life in the 80s: An Overview"
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In late March and early April of 1983, the Indiana Daily Student ran a series of five articles about the problems frequently faced by gay and lesbian students at Indiana University. | In late March and early April of 1983, the Indiana Daily Student ran a series of five articles about the problems frequently faced by gay and lesbian students at Indiana University. | ||
| − | The articles sought to demystify some of the aspects of homosexuality that otherwise frequently inspired confusion or negativity in heterosexual acquaintances and friends. | + | The articles sought to demystify some of the aspects of homosexuality that otherwise frequently inspired confusion or negativity in heterosexual acquaintances and friends. |
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| + | Unfortunately, not all of these articles were recoverable at this time. However, the last three days' worth can be found below. | ||
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| + | The March 30th article deals with college freshman struggling with their sexuality and the decision between coming out and remaining in the closet. | ||
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| + | The March 31st article deals with GLB faculty and the University administration's attitudes towards queerness. | ||
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| + | The April 1st article deals with GLB identities and the complexities that surround decisions about coming out, or remaining out in different contexts. | ||
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| − | Image:Series3.jpg| | + | Image:Series3.jpg|March 30th, 1983 |
| − | Image:Series4.jpg| | + | Image:Series4.jpg|March 31st, 1983 |
| − | Image:Series5.jpg| | + | Image:Series5.jpg|April 1st, 1983 |
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Revision as of 21:52, 31 March 2010
In late March and early April of 1983, the Indiana Daily Student ran a series of five articles about the problems frequently faced by gay and lesbian students at Indiana University.
The articles sought to demystify some of the aspects of homosexuality that otherwise frequently inspired confusion or negativity in heterosexual acquaintances and friends.
Unfortunately, not all of these articles were recoverable at this time. However, the last three days' worth can be found below.
The March 30th article deals with college freshman struggling with their sexuality and the decision between coming out and remaining in the closet.
The March 31st article deals with GLB faculty and the University administration's attitudes towards queerness.
The April 1st article deals with GLB identities and the complexities that surround decisions about coming out, or remaining out in different contexts.
March 30th, 1983
March 31st, 1983
April 1st, 1983
