What is the main conflict in Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown?

In the novel, Rubyfruit Jungle, Rita Mae Brown tells the tale of a young girl as she struggles to find her own identity and face the realities of being a homosexual. The events of the novel unfold from the late 1940s to the late 1960s, a span of about twenty years. Brown depicts the struggle of the black citizens, women, as well as homosexuals. By giving a rounded view of the era, Brown is able to contextualize situations and experiences. The story is told through Molly Bolt, the main character. It begins when Molly relays the tale of how she first found out she was a bastard.