LGBTQIA+ Studies: Books & Media

Using Library of Congress Subject Headings

Library books at Wilkes University are assigned Library of Congress Subject Headings. These subject headings are designed to help users locate items using consistent and uniform search terms. Keep in mind that subject headings, especially for evolving social topics, tend to get outdated. This means that current subject headings may not match the current accepted terminology.

Search for more books, articles, and movies by using these current subject headings. This list is not exhaustive. You can view a more complete list here.

  • Asexual people
  • Bisexuals
  • Bisexuality
  • Gay men
  • Gays
  • Gay politicians
  • Gay rights
  • Gays -- History
  • Gays -- Political activity
  • Gender expression
  • Gender identity
  • Gender minorities
  • Heterosexism
  • Homophobia
  • Homosexuality
  • Intersex people 
  • Intersexuality
  • Lesbianism
  • Lesbians
  • Queer theory
  • Same-sex marriage
  • Sexual minorities
  • Transgender people
  • Transgenderism
  • Transphobia
  • Transsexualism
  • Transsexuals
  • Transvestites

Using Library of Congress Call Numbers

You can also browse for books on the shelves using these Library of Congress call numbers:

  • Class H -- Social Sciences
    • Subclass HQ -- The family. Marriage. Women
      • HQ12-449 Sexual life
      • HQ19-30.7 Sexual behavior and attitudes. Sexuality
      • HQ31-64 Sex instruction and sexual ethics
      • HQ71-72 Sexual deviations
      • HQ74-74.2 Bisexuality
      • HQ75-76.8 Homosexuality. Lesbianism
      • HQ77-77.2 Transvestism
      • HQ77.7-77.95 Transexualism
      • HQ1075-1075.5 Sex role
      • HQ1088-1090.7 Men
      • HQ1101-2030.7 Women. Feminism
  • Class P -- Philology. Linguistics
    • Subclass PS -- American Literature
      • PS153 .G38 American literature -- Gay literature
      • PS153 .S39 American literature -- LGBT literature
      • PS163-173 Treatment of special subjects, classes

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