This book is an experiment in writing an American sexual history, spanning the spectrum of queer, trans, and the allegedly 'normal'. The sexual histories in this book are those where pornography and sexual research are indistinguishable; where personal obsession becomes tomorrow's archive. -- .
Set against the backdrop of the Hernhill Rising of 1838, this account details the last battle on English soil, a revolt against the New Poor Law. The narrative centers on the bloody 'Battle of Bosenden Wood,' led by the enigmatic 'Sir William Courtenay.' This uprising marks a significant moment in history, representing the final stand of agricultural laborers, overshadowed by the more famous Swing Riots of 1830. The book explores themes of social unrest and the struggle for rights in rural England.
Exploring belief and behavior in early modern England, the author delves into the diverse attitudes and values of rural and urban communities. By utilizing various primary and secondary sources, he highlights cultural differences influenced by locality, age, gender, religion, and class. Key topics include sexuality, gender, literacy, popular religion, witchcraft, ritual significance, and social order. This comprehensive study not only contributes to existing historiography but also paints a vivid portrait of the complexities of the era.
Demography, Society and Culture in Rural England, 1800 1930
Focusing on a local study, this 1996 work examines significant societal changes in the modern western world. It delves into various aspects of these transformations, offering insights into how they shape contemporary life and culture. Through detailed analysis, the book highlights the implications of these changes on communities and individuals, making it a valuable resource for understanding the dynamics of modern society.
Trans seems to be everywhere in American culture. Yet there is little understanding of how this came about. Are people aware that there were earlier periods of gender flexibility and contestability in American history? How well-known is it that a previous period of trans visibility in the 1960s and early 1970s faced a vehement backlash right at the time that trans, in the form of what was then termed transvestism and transsexuality, seemed to be so ascendant? Was there transness before transsexuality was named in the 1950s and transgender emerged in the 1990s? Barry Reay explores this history: from a time before trans in the nineteenth century to the transsexual moment of the 1960s and 1970s, the transgender turn of the 1990s, and the so-called tipping point of current culture. It is a rich and varied history, where same-sex desires and identities, cross-dressing, and transsexual and transgender identities jostled for recognition. It is a history that is not at all flattering to US psychiatric and surgical practices. Arguing for the complexity of a trans past and present, Trans America will be a key text for the trans community, as well as those interested in sexuality studies, contemporary history, psychology, psychiatry, sociology, and media studies.
Exploring various archives, the book delves into the evolving history of sex, highlighting significant collections such as the Kinsey Institute's erotic art and private documents from an amateur pornographer. It addresses diverse themes including the art history of homoeroticism, casual sex, transgender issues, and the culture of New York queer sex. The work offers a comprehensive look at topics like masturbation and urban sexuality, providing a rich tapestry of perspectives on sexual expression and identity.
Exploring the intriguing world of male prostitution in postwar New York, this book offers a comprehensive history of hustlers and their role in the sexual culture of the era. It delves into themes of masculinity and urban life, providing insights that will captivate readers interested in the intersections of sex, culture, and history in America.
The fascinating story of fearless and innovative publishers and authors who wrote their own sexual revolution before the sexual revolution. -- .