Explores the ways in which activists strategically use a 'straight' identity as a social movement tool in order to achieve the movement objectives. This book offers an analysis on the strategic deployment of a straight identity by an LGBT organization.

This key book highlights the strategic deployment of a straight identity by an LGBT organization. Author Cortese skilfully explores the ways in which activists strategically use a 'straight' identity as a social movement tool in order to successfully achieve the movement objectives. This book is the first to offer an in-depth analysis on the strategic deployment of a straight identity by an LGBT organization.