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The magazine was launched in 1995 by a women's collective of volunteers.<ref name="Xtra20040902">Nancy Irwin, [http://archives.xtra.ca/Story.aspx?s=15181809 "The Siren’s last call"], ''[[Xtra!]]'', September 2, 2004.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://library2.usask.ca/srsd/gaycanada/misc/period.htm |title=Canadian Gay and Lesbian Periodicals |author= |date= |work= |publisher=[[University of Saskatchewan]] |accessdate=October 19, 2010}}</ref> Its popularity increased in late 1996, around the time the lesbian monthly magazine ''Quota'' ceased publication.<ref>[[Antonia Zerbisias|Zerbisias, Antonia]] (December 9, 1996). "Gay press brings major advertisers out of the closet", ''[[Toronto Star]]'', p. E1.</ref> It underwent a controversial editorial revamp in 2002, ending its association with its regular contributors in favour of a more [[freelance]] story and contribution structure. The magazine was quoted in a discussion paper released by the [[Ontario Human Rights Commission]] about extending rights for [[Transsexualism|transsexuals]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/resources/discussion_consultation/genderidentity?page=dfhh-Moving.html#fnB70 |title=Toward a Commission Policy on Gender Identity |author= |date= |work= |publisher=[[Ontario Human Rights Commission]] |accessdate=October 19, 2010}}</ref> One of the columns that appeared regularly in the magazine was titled "Dykes n' tykes".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bccewh.bc.ca/publications-resources/documents/makingchoices.pdf |title=Making Choices/Taking Chances |author=Jacquelyne Luce |date= |work= |publisher=British Columbia Center of Excellence for Women's Health |accessdate=October 19, 2010}}</ref> |
The magazine was launched in 1995 by a women's collective of volunteers.<ref name="Xtra20040902">Nancy Irwin, [http://archives.xtra.ca/Story.aspx?s=15181809 "The Siren’s last call"], ''[[Xtra!]]'', September 2, 2004.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://library2.usask.ca/srsd/gaycanada/misc/period.htm |title=Canadian Gay and Lesbian Periodicals |author= |date= |work= |publisher=[[University of Saskatchewan]] |accessdate=October 19, 2010}}</ref> Its popularity increased in late 1996, around the time the lesbian monthly magazine ''Quota'' ceased publication.<ref>[[Antonia Zerbisias|Zerbisias, Antonia]] (December 9, 1996). "Gay press brings major advertisers out of the closet", ''[[Toronto Star]]'', p. E1.</ref> It underwent a controversial editorial revamp in 2002, ending its association with its regular contributors in favour of a more [[freelance]] story and contribution structure. The magazine was quoted in a discussion paper released by the [[Ontario Human Rights Commission]] about extending rights for [[Transsexualism|transsexuals]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/resources/discussion_consultation/genderidentity?page=dfhh-Moving.html#fnB70 |title=Toward a Commission Policy on Gender Identity |author= |date= |work= |publisher=[[Ontario Human Rights Commission]] |accessdate=October 19, 2010}}</ref> One of the columns that appeared regularly in the magazine was titled "Dykes n' tykes".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bccewh.bc.ca/publications-resources/documents/makingchoices.pdf |title=Making Choices/Taking Chances |author=Jacquelyne Luce |date= |work= |publisher=British Columbia Center of Excellence for Women's Health |accessdate=October 19, 2010}}</ref> |
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Noted contributors to the magazine included [[Sheila Cavanagh]] and [[Debra Anderson]]. |
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The magazine ceased publication in 2004 due to financial problems.<ref name="Xtra20040902"/> |
The magazine ceased publication in 2004 due to financial problems.<ref name="Xtra20040902"/> |
Revision as of 02:25, 24 May 2013
Frequency | Bimonthly |
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Publisher | More sex please! Press |
First issue | 1995 |
Final issue | 2004 |
Based in | Toronto, Ontario |
ISSN | 1205-6251 |
OCLC | 36492683 |
Siren was a bimonthly Canadian magazine, published in Toronto, Ontario for the city's lesbian community.[1]
The magazine was launched in 1995 by a women's collective of volunteers.[2][3] Its popularity increased in late 1996, around the time the lesbian monthly magazine Quota ceased publication.[4] It underwent a controversial editorial revamp in 2002, ending its association with its regular contributors in favour of a more freelance story and contribution structure. The magazine was quoted in a discussion paper released by the Ontario Human Rights Commission about extending rights for transsexuals.[5] One of the columns that appeared regularly in the magazine was titled "Dykes n' tykes".[6]
Noted contributors to the magazine included Sheila Cavanagh and Debra Anderson.
The magazine ceased publication in 2004 due to financial problems.[2]
References
- ^ "Siren Magazine: Irresistibly Tempting for Lesbians". Feminist bookstore news. 21. Feminist Bookstore News: 88. 1998.
- ^ a b Nancy Irwin, "The Siren’s last call", Xtra!, September 2, 2004.
- ^ "Canadian Gay and Lesbian Periodicals". University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved October 19, 2010.
- ^ Zerbisias, Antonia (December 9, 1996). "Gay press brings major advertisers out of the closet", Toronto Star, p. E1.
- ^ "Toward a Commission Policy on Gender Identity". Ontario Human Rights Commission. Retrieved October 19, 2010.
- ^ Jacquelyne Luce. "Making Choices/Taking Chances" (PDF). British Columbia Center of Excellence for Women's Health. Retrieved October 19, 2010.