Prejudice and Pride: Discrimination against gay people in modern Britain

Prejudice and Pride, published in 1983, highlights legal and social discrimination against gay people in Britain in the 1980s, providing a blueprint for action and acknowledging the Campaign for Homosexual Equality's support.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1983, Prejudice and Pride chronicles the legal and social discrimination faced by gay people in Britain during the 1980s. The book serves as a powerful reminder of the ways in which gay men and women were treated in our society and the various forms of discrimination they encountered in different areas. Through its insightful analysis, the book provides a blueprint for action and offers a roadmap for overcoming discrimination during the challenging 1980s. While it is true that things have improved significantly today, Prejudice and Pride serves as a sobering reminder that the struggle for equal rights is far from over. The book acknowledges the significant contributions of the Campaign for Homosexual Equality and will be of immense interest to students of history, sociology, law, gender studies, and sexuality studies.

First published in 1983, Prejudice and Pride chronicles the legal and social discrimination faced by gay people in Britain during the 1980s. The book serves as a powerful reminder of the ways in which gay men and women were treated in our society and the various forms of discrimination they encountered in different areas. Through its insightful analysis, the book provides a blueprint for action and offers a roadmap for overcoming discrimination during the challenging 1980s. While it is true that things have improved significantly today, Prejudice and Pride serves as a sobering reminder that the struggle for equal rights is far from over. The book acknowledges the significant contributions of the Campaign for Homosexual Equality and will be of immense interest to students of history, sociology, law, gender studies, and sexuality studies.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032404042