William G. Naphy
There has long been an assumption in the West that views on sex and sexuality are basically similar worldwide. This has never been the case. Many ancient cultures actively promoted same-sex relationships as an integral part of adolescence or even worship. The rise of Judeo-Christian views forced homosexuality â€œunderground,â€ leading to Henry VIIIâ€™s 1533 ban on homosexuals and Oscar Wildeâ€™s imprisonment for sodomy. ,Born to be Gay, takes a radical look at the history of homosexuality, from Bacchanalian orgies to Gay Pride.
Nonfiction,LGBT,History,GLBT,Queer
Born to be Gay: A History of Homosexuality