Lillian Faderman
Keynote Speaker: LGBT History Scholar & Author; Professor Emeritus at California State University, Fresno; Author of "Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers"
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Lillian Faderman Biography
Lillian Faderman is a historian specializing in LGBT history and culture in the United States. Recognized for her research and writings on lesbian culture, literature, and history, Faderman has contributed significantly to the academic study of same-sex relationships and gender studies. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley, and a doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles. Faderman served as a professor of English at California State University, Fresno, where she holds emeritus status, and as a visiting professor at UCLA.
Faderman's scholarship has influenced the understanding of lesbian history and LGBT studies. Her publication, "Surpassing the Love of Men: Romantic Friendship and Love Between Women from the 16th Century to the 20th Century," examined primary literary and historical sources to explore the normalization of emotional bonds between women prior to the late 19th century. In "Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers: A History of Lesbian Life in Twentieth-Century America," Faderman documented the development of lesbian subcultures, including butch-femme dynamics and community formation, using archival evidence. The Guardian named "Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers" one of the Top 10 Books of Radical History.
Her book, "The Gay Revolution: The Story of the Struggle," chronicles the fight for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender rights in the United States, and has been recognized by publications such as The Economist and Washington Post Book World. "Harvey Milk: His Lives and Death" was named the Most Valuable Biography by The Nation. In "Woman: The American History of an Idea," Faderman traces the evolution of womanhood in America, examining shifts from Puritan concepts to the sexual revolution and the impact of contemporary social movements.
In addition to her academic work, Faderman is a memoirist and creative nonfiction writer. Her memoir, "Naked in the Promised Land," received a Lambda Literary Award and the Judy Grahn Award for nonfiction from the Publishing Triangle. "My Mother's Wars" recounts her mother's experiences as a Jewish immigrant in New York during the 1930s. Faderman's writing is noted for its accessibility to both academic and general audiences.
Faderman's honors include six Lambda Literary Awards, two American Library Association Awards, an Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, and several lifetime achievement awards for scholarship, such as the James Brudner Award from Yale University, the Monette/Horwitz Award, the Publishing Triangle Award, the Golden Crown Literary Society Trailblazer Award, the ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives Culture Hero Award, and the American Association of University Women's Distinguished Senior Scholar Award. Her work has been translated into multiple languages, including German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Turkish, Czech, and Slovenian, contributing to global conversations on gender and sexuality history.
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What topics does Lillian Faderman speak about?
Lillian Faderman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Author, Women, Influential Women, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Women's Rights, Reproductive Rights, History, Immigration, Government, Feminism, Professors, Storytelling, Female Leadership, Family & Parenting and Women's History Month. -
Where does Lillian Faderman travel from?
Lillian Faderman generally travels from San Diego, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Lillian Faderman?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lillian Faderman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lillian Faderman for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lillian Faderman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
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