Masculinity, Class and Same-Sex Desire in Industrial England, 1895-1957 [electronic resource] /
Smith, Helen.author.
Masculinity, Class and Same-Sex Desire in Industrial England, 1895-1957 explores the experiences of men who desired other men outside of the capital. In doing so, it offers a unique intervention into the history of sexuality but it also offers new ways to understand masculinity, working-class culture, regionality and work in the period.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Policing and prosecutions -- Working-class culture -- Work and family -- Sex -- Language -- Conclusion.
Masculinity, Class and Same-Sex Desire in Industrial England, 1895-1957 explores the experiences of men who desired other men outside of the capital. In doing so, it offers a unique intervention into the history of sexuality but it also offers new ways to understand masculinity, working-class culture, regionality and work in the period.
Great Britain—History.
Social history.
History, Modern.
Sociology.
History of Britain and Ireland.
Social History.
Modern History.
Gender Studies.