Male Homosexuality in West Germany
Author | : Clayton J. Whisnant |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 275 |
Release | : 2012-05-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137028341 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137028343 |
Rating | : 4/5 (343 Downloads) |
Download or read book Male Homosexuality in West Germany written by Clayton J. Whisnant and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whisnant argues that the period after Nazism was more important for the history of homosexuality in Germany than is generally recognized. Gay scenes resurfaced; a more masculine view of homosexuality also became prominent. Above all, a public debate about homosexuality emerged, constituting a critical debate within the Sexual Revolution.