Lesbians, Levis, and Lipstick

The Meaning of Beauty in Our Lives

Author: Jeanine C. Cogan
Secondary Author: Joanie M. Erickson
ISBN: 1560231211

What is lesbian beauty? "Lesbians, Levis, and Lipstick: The Meaning of Beauty in Our Lives" explores the many definitions of beauty among lesbians by discussing the norms they create and follow. In addition, it questions how these standards are influenced by heterosexual concepts of beauty. Here you'll find essays, poems, and research papers from women who describe some of the freeing and restrictive aspects of lesbian beauty. Lesbians, Levis, and Lipstick: The Meaning of Beauty in Our Lives examines the way lesbians define and explore the notion of beauty. Through moving, personal stories and well-represented research, this book leads the reader on a path of exploration about beauty norms and the way they liberate and confine lesbians. This sometimes humorous book is an in-depth and insightful examination of beauty practices and how lesbians use them as an expression of style and image and as a means of identifying one another. Compelling topics include: lesbians' diverse expressions

Publisher: Harrington Park Press
Publish Date: 1999

Subjects: Health & Fitness / Beauty & Grooming, Social Science / Gay Studies, Body, Mind & Spirit / General, Social Science / Sociology / General, Psychology / Psychotherapy / General, Social Science / Lesbian Studies, Social Science / Popular Culture

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Women's Center (Location: Body image)