Scan barcode
A review by christcore
Sapphistries: A Global History of Love Between Women by Leila J. Rupp
4.0
A refreshing, truly global survey of wlw history. While the author does have some "hot takes," particularly when it comes to classifying transmasculine figures as wlw, she does nuance them enough to where the reader can make up their own mind about whether they belong in a discussion of lesbianism. It's peppered with relevant photos, drawings, and images, which is a nice touch.
All in all, I learned a lot, and I give her a pass on the transphobia; it was a different time when this was published, and I'm never going to be angry about the chance to learn trans history.
All in all, I learned a lot, and I give her a pass on the transphobia; it was a different time when this was published, and I'm never going to be angry about the chance to learn trans history.