A love story packed with gay history, this dual biography of a sexologist and his student sheds light on the early gay rights movement and the racist and imperial concepts that are embedded in queer politics.
German Homosexual Emancipation and the Rise of the Nazis
In Weimar Germany, the tension between sexual freedom and societal expectations is explored, highlighting the paradox where citizens enjoyed the right to express their sexuality while being obligated to maintain privacy and respectability. The book delves into the cultural and social dynamics of the era, examining how these conflicting ideals shaped individual identities and societal norms.