Unmaking Sex: The Gender Outlaws of Nineteenth-Century France
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Explore a thought-provoking webinar featuring a conversation between Anne Linton, Jen Manion, and Thomas Laqueur as they delve into Linton's groundbreaking book, "Unmaking Sex." Discover how this work engages with the historical research of Professors Laqueur and Manion, and participate in a dynamic Q&A session involving both the presenters and the audience. Gain insights into Linton's extensive study of over 200 newly-uncovered case studies, which offers fresh perspectives on literature by renowned writers of the period and sheds light on overlooked popular fiction. Examine the first-ever comprehensive analysis of intersex in both medicine and literature, drawing connections between historical 'hermaphrodism' and contemporary intersex activism and scholarship. Engage with this 57-minute Cambridge University Press presentation that promises to challenge and expand your understanding of gender and sexuality in nineteenth-century France.
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Unmaking Sex: The Gender Outlaws of Nineteenth-Century France Webinar
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