Removal of Gay-Themed Materials from Public Libraries: Public Opinion Trends, 1973-2006

摘要

Gay images have slowly become integrated into mainstream cultural venues over the last forty years, including publishing. Studies show that gay-themed materials in libraries are targets of censorship attempts. Are these attempts reflections of the opinions of the majority of the population or of a vocal minority? The information in this study contributes over thirty years of trend data on the general public's views of the censorship of gay-themed materials in libraries. This information can be useful to library policy makers and those faced with materials challenges.