The correct answer is 2: C and D only because John Wain and Elizabeth Jennings are not typically associated with lesbian and gay studies. Let’s look at the association (or lack thereof) between the individuals listed:
Jane Rule – A Canadian novelist and essayist known for her work focusing on lesbian themes. Her novel Desert of the Heart (1964) was one of the first to depict lesbian relationships positively.
Jonathan Dollimore – A British scholar known for his significant contributions to cultural materialism, queer theory, and gay studies, especially through works like Sexual Dissidence.
John Wain – An English writer, poet, and literary critic associated with the Angry Young Men movement. His work focused more on issues of class and individualism, not on gay or lesbian studies.
Elizabeth Jennings – A British poet known for her traditional themes, including faith, personal reflection, and relationships, but she was not associated with gay and lesbian studies.
Richard Dyer – A British academic and film scholar who has written extensively on issues of homosexuality, identity, and media representation, including works like The Culture of Queers.
Thus, the individuals John Wain (C) and Elizabeth Jennings (D) are not relevant to lesbian and gay studies, making Option 2 (C and D only) the correct answer.
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