The Invention of Heterosexuality

<p>Sexuality is a funny thing. It's a social construct just as much as, say, virginity is.</p><br><p>We use words like heterosexuality and homosexuality because they are convenient, more than because they're wholly accurate.</p><br><p>What roots do these words have in 19th century Germany? How did the word 'straight' come from the gay community? And what is the future of sexuality and its terms?</p><br><p>Joining Kate today is the fantastic Hanne Blank, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Straight-Surprisingly-Short-History-Heterosexuality/dp/0807044598" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Straight: The Surprisingly Short History of Heterosexuality</a>.</p><br><p>This episode was edited by Teän Stewart-Murray. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.</p><br><p>Don’t miss out on the best offer in history! Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts.</p><br><p>Get a subscription for £1 for 3 months with code BETWIXTTHESHEETS1 sign up now for your 14-day free trial <a href="https://historyhit/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://historyhit/subscription/</a></p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>