Male Homosexuality in West Germany: Between Persecution and Freedom, 1945-69

Clayton J. Whisnant

Palgrave Macmillan UK, May 22, 2012 - Social Science - 262 pages

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.

About the author

CLAYTON J. WHISNANT is Associate Professor of History at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. He teaches a range of courses in twentieth century European history and his research focuses on masculinity, sexuality, and West Germany during the Cold War.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Male Homosexuality in West Germany: Between Persecution and Freedom, 1945-69; Genders and Sexualities in History
• Author: Clayton J. Whisnant
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2012
• ISBN: 0230355005, 9780230355002
• Length: 262 pages
• Subjects: History / Europe / General; History / General; History / Modern / General; History / Social History; Social Science / Gender Studies; Social Science / Sociology / General; Social Science / Sociology / Marriage & Family; Social Science / Women's Studies