Classical Origins of Modern Homophobia
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (943 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786423498 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 237 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Well researched and well written. Daniel Francis Robert H Allen does a masterful job of portraying the true complexity of male-male and female-female sexuality in the classical world. He is also able to show the context in which anti-Homosexual feeling came to grow in Western Civilization. A must read for anyone interested in Gay rights and the underlying myths surrounding Western Homophobia.
He lives in Madisonville, Tennessee. . Allen is an associate professor of English at Hiwassee College in the Unicoi Mountains of East Tennessee. About the AuthorRobert H
Allen is an associate professor of English at Hiwassee College in the Unicoi Mountains of East Tennessee. . Robert H. He lives in Madisonville, Tennessee
This book takes an in-depth look at the ancient roots of homophobia, including its Pythagorean origins and its eventual spread throughout the Roman Empire and, consequently, the rest of the world. Even mores that may seem exclusively modern often have roots in the classical past. From government to literature to architecture, few fields in western culture are untouched by the influence of Ancient Greece and Rome. This work investigates how such a shift occurred and traces the various cultural forces that brought about almost universal homophobia throughout western societies. Finally, he discusses the ways in which homophobia was solidified in the legal legacy of the Roman Empire. An extensive bibliography provides additional resources regarding classical influence on modern culture.. Originally, male homosexuality occupied something of an honorable position in ancient Greece. Beginning with the earliest documented instance of homophobia in the teachings of Pythagoras (who was surrounded by mystery even in ancient times), the author examines its proliferation through various disciplines, citing sources from political history, anthropol