Making a Scene
Lesbians and Community across Canada, 1964-84
Distributed for University of British Columbia Press
Making a Scene
Lesbians and Community across Canada, 1964-84
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part 1: Creating Places
1 “The Lesbian, Drinking, Is Never at Her Best”: Beer Parlours, Taverns, and Bars
2 “No Drugs, No Straights”: Members-Only Clubs
3 “Let’s Decide What We Are – A Drop-In or a Café with Entertainment”: Buildings
Part 2: Overcoming Geography
4 “It Was an Incredible Conference”: Getting Together
5 “An Event That Is Talked About as Far Away as Toronto”: Claiming Public Space
6 “Be Daring – Live the Unbelievable and Challenging Life of a Rural Lesbian!”: Outside the Big City
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
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