Tag Archives: sexuality

The Myth of Isolation and Invisibility

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Lexi

Nikita details the three different myths that were believed in queer history. She explains what each one was, and how Chauncey refutes each one. The three myths that were believed in queer history were the myth of isolation, the myth … Continue reading →

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Born This Way?

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Abby L

When looking at theories of sexuality, Ellis and Symonds define the characteristics of the male and female invert before delving into the topic of whether inversion can be cured. They claim that congenital inversion has no cure, while inversion that … Continue reading →

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Same Fears New Name

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Kyle

Craig A. Williams uses his book Roman Sexuality, to explain the cultural nuances of Roman sexual, including same sex, desire. Throughout his analytical look at the cultural practices of the ancient Romans, one particular name seems to stick out, Cinadeus. … Continue reading →

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Sex as a Form of Gender Expression

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Jonathan

In today’s society, sexual orientation is seen as a central part of everyone’s (especially non-straight person’s) identity. By contrast, the ancient Greeks and Romans viewed sexual preference as an expression of gender identity. Much evidence of this can be found … Continue reading →

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Ahead Of Their Time

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Kayla

Plato’s Symposium offers a look at the ancient Greeks’ views on sexuality in an almost contemporary manner. One can say that the Greeks were ahead of their time, at least when it came to philosophical ideas regarding sexuality. The first … Continue reading →

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Sex and Desire in Ancient Greece

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Abby L

The debate between realists and nominalists leads to the examination of sex and sexuality in ancient Greece. Halperin asserts that there was no sexuality in the ancient world, due to the fact that sex was viewed more as a demonstration … Continue reading →

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