SOC 345 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10 pt 1/2: Mattachine Society, Heterosexuality, Heterosexism
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Seidman, steven. (2015) the social construction of sexuality. (3rd ed) new york: ww norton. (pp 60 - 69) Although homosexuals were then understood as a deviant social group, there was very little political action advocating their rights (pp. Homosexuality was seen as an individual problem. Homosexuals needed to adjust to the norms of society rather than society accommodating their status. Accommodating homosexuals in society was a threat to many. American"s that were concerned about conserving the old ways. It rattled many american"s ideals about marriage, the family, and traditional gender roles (pp 61) 1950"s - the common terms were homosexual and lesbian meaning having an attraction for the same sex (pp 61) During wwii, homosexual liaisons and networks were formed as a result of men being placed in an all male environment where many who repressed homosexual feelings were about to experiment or act on it (pp 61, summary) Women too had an exposure to the same-sex environment where they.
