Anonymous Gay Boise Female, Interview #2
Biography
In her second Oral History interview with the Idaho LGBTQ+ Oral History Project Part 2, longtime activist this person discusses sexism within Idaho’s LGBTQ+ community, highlighting tensions between gay men and lesbian women from the 1970s through the present. The interviewee details her experiences on nonprofit boards, at social events, and during the Prop One campaign, describing frequent marginalization of women’s voices, leadership, and concerns—even within queer spaces. She contrasts supportive male allies with dominant personalities and explores how language, performance, and gendered expectations shape queer culture. The interview offers vital insights into internal inequalities and the shifting dynamics of LGBTQ+ community life across generations.
Keywords
LGBTQ+, sexism, activism, Boise, Idaho, TCC, MCC, Diversity
Interview Date
3-9-2024
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Interview Duration
1:54:41
City
Boise, ID
Rights Management
This material is copyrighted by Special Collections and Archives, Boise State University
Disciplines
Gender and Sexuality | History of Gender | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies
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