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The question of whether straight individuals belong in gay bars has been a topic of debate over the past decade. But why do straight cisgender women go to gay bars in the first place? My findings show that straight cisgender women go to gay bars to pursue safety and joy—and that these motivations are complicated by reflections on belonging in a space that was not made for them.

Decisions to frequent gay bars were positioned as a better alternative to straight bars which were described as dangerous or boring. More generally, this study offers new insights about group boundaries and safety in nightlife spaces. Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4. Managing Your Account? My Library Account Login.

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The History of Lesbian Bars

Peckford, Kailey Paige. Silva, Tony J. University of British Columbia. Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library. Master of Arts - MA. Arts, Faculty of ; Sociology, Department of.