Jael Basaraba MA Student
Supervised by Dr. Martha SmithMy thesis works to understand the role the Vietnam War played in mobilizing gay and lesbian liberationist movements between 1963 and 1975. My research will compare how Vietnam was discussed in periodicals tailored to gay men, versus those for lesbian women, to explore the differences and similarities between how the conflict impacted and ignited gay men versus lesbian or lesbian feminist activism.
Research Area(s)
- History of Gender and Sexuality
- American History
- Media Studies
- History of Activism
Thesis Title
Fighting Words: The Vietnam War in Gay and Lesbian Press, 1963-1975
Publications
Basaraba, Jael and Mary Kirkpatrick. “Understaffing and Underperformance: A Cautionary Tale from the Veterans Health Administration’s Troubled Past.” Nursing Clio, 2025.