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Out in Time

The Public Lives of Gay Men from Stonewall to the Queer Generation

by Perry N. Halkitis
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The civil rights of LGBTQ people have slowly yet steadily strengthened since the Stonewall Riots of June, 1969. Despite enormous opposition from some political segments and the catastrophic effects of the AIDS crisis, the last five decades have witnessed improvement in the conditions of the lives of LGBTQ individuals in the United States. As such, the realities and challenges faced by a young gay man coming of age and coming out in the 1960s is, in many profound ways, different from the experiences of a young gay man coming of age and coming out today. Out in Time explores the life experiences of three generations of gay men —the Stonewall, AIDS, and Queer generations— arguing that while there are generational differences in the lived experiences of young gay men, each one confronts its own unique historical events, realities, and socio-political conditions, there are consistencies across time that define and unify the identity formation of gay men. Guided by the vast research literature on gay identity formation and coming out, the ideas and themes explored here are seen through the oral histories of a diverse set of fifteen gay men, five from each generation. Out in Time demonstrates how early life challenges define and shape the life courses of gay men, demarcating both the specific time-bound challenges encountered by each generation, and the universal challenges encountered by gay men coming of age across all generations and the conditions that define their lives.

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    May 1, 2019

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      • ISBN: 9780190686628

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    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from April 1, 2019

      It is the rare nonfiction book that can also be a work of art. This one fits the bill. Combining life stories with cogent analysis, Halkitis (public health, Rutgers Univ.;The AIDS Generation) looks at the experiences of three different generations of gay men: Stonewall (1950s-70s), AIDS (1980s-90s), and Queer (2000s-10s). Using a developmental approach in his interviews with five individuals from each generation, the author reveals that underlying themes experienced by all three generations remain the same when it comes to identity formation and the coming out process, for example. Yet such a description doesn't begin to get at the heart of this work. Readers will get to know the individuals profiled very well; they'll identify and empathize with them. In addition to identity, integenerational dynamics, and "otherness," topics such as racism in the gay community and toxic masculinity are also covered. VERDICT What sets this work apart is how Halkitis lets the stories tell themselves while providing jargon-free commentary appropriate for both academics and general readers. Highly recommended.--David Azzolina, Univ. of Pennsylvania Libs., Philadelphia

      Copyright 2019 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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