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Founded in 1964, the '''Minorities Research Group''' was the first organisation to openly advocate the interests of [[lesbian]]s in the [[United Kingdom]]. It was founded in response to an article in a magazine "Twentieth Century" (winter 1962-3, pp. 67-72) "A quick look at lesbians," by Dilys Rowe (a journalist). |
Founded in 1964, the '''Minorities Research Group''' was the first organisation to openly advocate the interests of [[lesbian]]s in the [[United Kingdom]]. It was founded in response to an article in a magazine "Twentieth Century" (winter 1962-3, pp. 67-72) "A quick look at lesbians," by Dilys Rowe (a journalist). |
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In spite of how the Dilys Rowe article |
In spite of how the Dilys Rowe article would be viewed in the present day its importance is that it prompted an interest in research into [[lesbian]](and [[bisexual]]) lives. This research concept continued throughout the existence of the Minorities Research group which also provided a central point for formerly disparate individuals and information. |
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The Minorities Research group had an active relationship with the American equivalent, [[Daughters of Bilitis]]. |
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== Arena Three == |
== Arena Three == |
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The Minorities Reserch Group was responsible for producing the monthly magazine '''Arena three''', which was Britain's first [[Lesbian]] and [[Bisexual]] women's publication. This publication was produced from [[1963]] to [[1972]] and at its peak, it was distributed to approximately 500-600 subscribers. |
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== Esme Langley == |
== Esme Langley == |
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Esme Langely was the founder, secretary and driving force of the |
Esme Langely was the founder, secretary and driving force of the Minorities Research group. She was largely responsible for editing and producing the Arena Three magazine. |
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== Reference Articles == |
== Reference Articles == |
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In summary, the article '''A Quick Look at Lesbians by Dilys Rowe'''(Winter 1962-1963) was based on an interview with three self confessed 'homosexual women' and a female doctor who specialised in marriage guidance. The article focused on the largely invisible lives of lesbians in society at the time and |
In summary, the article '''A Quick Look at Lesbians by Dilys Rowe'''(Winter 1962-1963) was based on an interview with three self confessed 'homosexual women' and a female doctor who specialised in marriage guidance. The article focused on the largely invisible lives of lesbians in society at the time and their relationships with their mother and father. It proposed that lesbians reported growing up in families where they had a weak father and a dominant mother and that they had failed to emotionally bond with their fathers during their formative years. |
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Revision as of 10:56, 24 February 2007
Founded in 1964, the Minorities Research Group was the first organisation to openly advocate the interests of lesbians in the United Kingdom. It was founded in response to an article in a magazine "Twentieth Century" (winter 1962-3, pp. 67-72) "A quick look at lesbians," by Dilys Rowe (a journalist).
In spite of how the Dilys Rowe article would be viewed in the present day its importance is that it prompted an interest in research into lesbian(and bisexual) lives. This research concept continued throughout the existence of the Minorities Research group which also provided a central point for formerly disparate individuals and information.
The Minorities Research group had an active relationship with the American equivalent, Daughters of Bilitis.
Arena Three
The Minorities Reserch Group was responsible for producing the monthly magazine Arena three, which was Britain's first Lesbian and Bisexual women's publication. This publication was produced from 1963 to 1972 and at its peak, it was distributed to approximately 500-600 subscribers.
Esme Langley
Esme Langely was the founder, secretary and driving force of the Minorities Research group. She was largely responsible for editing and producing the Arena Three magazine.
Reference Articles
In summary, the article A Quick Look at Lesbians by Dilys Rowe(Winter 1962-1963) was based on an interview with three self confessed 'homosexual women' and a female doctor who specialised in marriage guidance. The article focused on the largely invisible lives of lesbians in society at the time and their relationships with their mother and father. It proposed that lesbians reported growing up in families where they had a weak father and a dominant mother and that they had failed to emotionally bond with their fathers during their formative years.
External links
Books
- The Lesbian History Sourcebook by Alison Oram and AnnMarie Tunbull (Routledge - 2001) ISBN 0415114853