Naming the violence : speaking out about lesbian battering /

"For every lesbian battered in an intimate relationship, for every lesbian who has left her liver because of abuse or who wants to, Naming the violece offers personal stories of pain and empowerment, grief and healing. This groundbreaking anthology also includes articles and essays by lesbians...

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Corporate Author: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (U.S.). Lesbian Task Force
Other Authors: Lobel, Kerry (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Seattle : Seal Press, 1986.
Edition:1st ed.
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Summary:"For every lesbian battered in an intimate relationship, for every lesbian who has left her liver because of abuse or who wants to, Naming the violece offers personal stories of pain and empowerment, grief and healing. This groundbreaking anthology also includes articles and essays by lesbians asctive in the battered women's movement that explore the dynamnics of abuse and describe community organizing strategies around the country. Essential for shelter workers and activists, Naming the Violence is the first book to break the silence around lesbian battering and to challenge us to face the meaning of violence between women."--Publisher's description.
Item Description:The Cushing Library/Women & Gender Studies copy was acquired as part of The Arden Eversmeyer Collection.
Physical Description:233 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN:0931188423
9780931188428