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A review by willwork4airfare
Sappho Was A Right-On Woman: A Liberated View Of Lesbianism by Sidney Abbott
5.0
I loved this book! I loved reading about the major role lesbians played in the feminist movement. It was funny to read in the introduction that they thought the second part of the book might be too optimistic and lighthearted compared to the first describing the history, because I think they would be amazed by the strides feminism and gay rights have taken! (I wrote that sentence before the Nov 8 election, but I still think the general statement holds true.)
My only complaint was that I hated reading so many stupid references to Freud. I get that it was published in the 80's, but I'm really amazed any women who felt so strongly about feminism were willing to get behind a man who thought "penis envy" was a plausible affliction.
I tore through Part One in one night and Part Two in another. I wanted to give a copy to every woman and man in my life. I felt like so many aspects of my own life were contextualized and brought into focus through learning about history, which is not something I often get to feel as a woman! I wish these things were taught in schools and that girls everywhere could grow up knowing how much of what they have, had to be fought for and how much there is still to gain. It was a truly awesome read and I recommend it to all feminists and allies!
My only complaint was that I hated reading so many stupid references to Freud. I get that it was published in the 80's, but I'm really amazed any women who felt so strongly about feminism were willing to get behind a man who thought "penis envy" was a plausible affliction.
I tore through Part One in one night and Part Two in another. I wanted to give a copy to every woman and man in my life. I felt like so many aspects of my own life were contextualized and brought into focus through learning about history, which is not something I often get to feel as a woman! I wish these things were taught in schools and that girls everywhere could grow up knowing how much of what they have, had to be fought for and how much there is still to gain. It was a truly awesome read and I recommend it to all feminists and allies!