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V L Bullough

Publications and source records attributed to V L Bullough.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1992

Lesbianism in China.

Lesbianism in China has a long but usually hidden history. This paper examines the historical and literary sources of the past to illustrate the history of lesbianism and then turns to a survey of lesbianism in the China of today. As in the past, lesbianism remains more or less hidden, and comes to light only occasionally. Data for contemporary China comes from a visit to an institution for delinquent young women, recent police records, and contemporary fiction. It has only been in the past 4 or 5 years that it was possible to talk about lesbianism and most lesbians are fearful of becoming identified.

China↗
PubMed1990

Nightingale, nursing and harassment.

Nineteenth century nursing schools as well as schools during the first half of the twentieth century had severe restrictions on the freedom of activity of their students. Students were required to live in nursing homes, be in their rooms at certain hours, dress in very restrictive uniforms and ever strive to be ladylike. Most of these requirements date to Florence Nightingale and were essentially nineteenth century methods to avoid the problems of sexual harassment.

England↗
PubMed1989

Male transsexualism in mainland China.

Though there have been many studies about transsexualism in the West, as well as other parts of the world, nothing has been reported for mainland China. This is mainly because communication about any sexual phenomenon in China is heavily censored. However, the first author of this paper had either written or personal contact with seven transsexuals in China. This study summarizes general information available on the seven, reports in detail on two cases where there was considerable correspondence, and summarizes the one case of transsexual surgery known to have taken place in China in recent years. Since these cases have not been publicized in China, it is hoped that one result of publication of this information will be to open up a dialogue on the subject with the Chinese.

Adult↗
PubMed1987

A nineteenth-century transsexual.

An 1897 clinical case of transsexualism before the diagnostic category was established is described. It was reported by a Baltimore physician trying to introduce concepts of homosexuality to the psychiatric community.

History, 19th Century↗
PubMed1986

Lesbianism, homosexuality, and the American Civil Liberties Union.

One of the turning points in changing the legal status of homosexuals in the United States was the change in policy of the American Civil Liberties Union. The author of this paper was instrumental in bringing about change in the Southern California ACLU, the first affiliate to modify the policy and carry on the legal battle for gay rights. This article details the background of and some of the insights gained from that experience.

Civil Rights↗