Sexualities

Men who question masculinity are often called "poofters". What's the connection between homophobia and masculinity, and where do gay men fit in to the men's movement? Michael Flood has some answers.

A talk to teachers, in which Michael Flood discusses homophobia, sexism, and the links between homophobia and gender. Flood covers the consequences of homophobia in schools, and the obligation learning institutions have to create change.

This article offers an outline of the construction of heterosexual men’s sexuality, examining such issues as masculinity, identity, intimacy, consent and pleasure. It argues for the positive reconstruction of this sexuality, offering the HIV/AIDS epidemic as one possible site of such a project.

Boys and men will not find a loving and kind sexuality in pornography, says Robert Jensen.

Robert Jensen draws on radical lesbian feminism in developing a progressive sexual ethics.

David Plummer offers new theories of homophobia which go beyond the definition of homophobia as simply fear or hatred of homosexuality.

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David Plummer examines boys' use of homophobic terms, their role in the dynamics of adolescent male peer groups, and their relationship to adult identity formation.

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Basil tells of being queer-bashed, and his learning to heal.

Peter Tatchell says gay men show that being a man doesn't have to involve machismo.

Richard Newman offers reflections on sex and bodies, intimacy and abuse.