Article
Feminist Review (1986) 23, 31–57. doi:10.1057/fr.1986.19
Upsetting an Applecart: Difference, Desire and Lesbian Sadomasochism
Susan Ardill is almost thirty and Sue O'Sullivan is forty-five. They met in January 1983 while both working at Spare Rib, and have been close friends ever since. Sue O'Sullivan now works part time at Sheba Feminist Publishers and as a freelance journalist. Susan has recently finished work as co-editor of a community radio magazine.
Thanks to Feminist Review members who responded quickly to our very late copy with helpful notes and reactions. We would both like to thank the women with whom we worked politically during this debate. As well, Susan would like to thank Penny, Gerri, Anne and Paula for comments on the article, and Norie and Kim for thought-provoking discussions about sexual politics while writing it. Sue would like to thank Ruthie, Jill and Diane for long discussions on sexual politics over the years.
Susan Ardill and Sue O'Sullivan
