Abstract
The article discusses the role of technology, particularly the videotex system Minitel and the Internet, in shaping lesbian identities in France. Topics discussed include the role of cyberspace in fostering social, cultural, and artistic exchange between lesbians who were otherwise isolated in society.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 451-472 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Journal of the History of Sexuality |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - Sep 1 2014 |
Keywords
- lesbianism
- queer culture
- gay communities
- emerging technology
- gay identity
- gay rights
- feminism