Gay Liberation After May '68

The book explores the emergence of the militant gay liberation movement in the context of the women's movement and revolutionary organizing post-May 1968. Hocquenghem critiques the failure of revolutionary ideals and emphasizes the need to reconceptualize revolutionary practice through the lenses of desire and sexuality, challenging fixed gender and sexual identities. His radical vision advocates for a queerness that confronts various forms of oppression, offering historical insights and inspiration for contemporary queer activists seeking transformation.