After reading a bit more about this population, I am still not there yet to conclude a stand at this time. However, there are some on my previous assumptions, which I would like to change during the course of the research. For example, I use to think gay men are linked with HIV but now I think that may not true in all situation.
So far, I have a question I would like to ask about this population of mine. Recall that in the past the gay men hide their identity. What led to the shift from behavior of hidden identity to open identity? Interestingly, I have learned about how homosexual begun dated back in 1869 when sexology was established by some generation of medical doctors. I also learned that the period between 1900 and 1930 was one of the significant intellectual activities in the areas of sexology and literature. Bur for political and economic crisis in U.S and Europe, nascent gay men was driven underground.
More are coming. Keep following.
Hi Taiwo,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post on how your assumptions about gay men are changing.
Be careful with semantics, though.
There have been homosexuals since ancient times. In the Old Testament, men who sleep with men are mentioned, for example, although they are not called homosexuals or gay.
Gay men probably did not have a NAME for themselves, as a group, until 1869, when the term "homosexual" was invented to identify them.
You have a good question there--"what led to the shift from behavior of hidden identity to open identity?" I believe that your research findings will lead you to some conclusions.
I look forward to hearing more about your research!
Sincerely,
Professor Wexelbaum