Le génie lesbien

In Le génie lesbien, Alice Coffin presents a personal and political essay that challenges the prevailing male-centric view of society and media. She explores the enduring relevance of Simone de Beauvoir's observation that "the neutral is man," even seventy years after the publication of The Second Sex. Coffin recounts her own journey of understanding her lesbian identity in the absence of visible role models and her subsequent discovery of a rich lesbian history and culture.

This work delves into the invisibility of lesbians in arts and media, the societal challenges of coming out, and advocates for prioritizing women's perspectives and experiences. Coffin, a journalist and activist, argues for a militant form of journalism and highlights the significant, often overlooked, contributions of lesbians to various social movements. The book offers a combative yet celebratory perspective, aiming to spark discussion and provide a deeper understanding of what it means to be lesbian today.