Ties That Bind: Familial Homophobia and Its Consequences

by Sarah Schulman

Book Overview

Hailed as "a cri de coeur woven into a utopian vision" by Susan Brownmiller (author of Against Our Will ), Ties That Bind is the highly praised work of prizewinning writer and professor Sarah Schulman on "familial homophobia," a phenomenon that, until now, has not had a name but is nevertheless an integral part of most people's experience. Ties That Bind invites us to understand familial homophobia as a cultural crisis, rather than a personal or an individual problem. Ambitious, original, and deeply important, Schulman's book draws on her own lived experience, her research, and her engagement with active social change to articulate a practical, attainable vision of transformation that can begin today. This highly acclaimed and groundbreaking exploration is now available in paperback for countless more to experience a fundamental text that alters our understanding of homophobia and adds a critical dimension to the political landscape of all Americans.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1595588167
• ISBN13: 9781595588166
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: New Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.4"