Exploring the relationship between homosexuality and fascism
Posted on 23 April 2010
In her lecture “The Killer in Me is the Killer in You: Homosexuality and Fascism”, Professor Judith Halberstam will consider the intersection of Nazi and homosexual.In particular she will reconsider a seminal essay in this area from 1991, “The Contemporary Political Use of Gay History: The Third Reich” by Stuart Marshall, and try to account for both gay Nazis and the Nazi persecution of homosexuals.
Professor Halberstam is widely acclaimed for her ability to connect with different audiences
Dr Henrice Altink
Professor Halberstam is Professor of English, American Studies and Gender Studies at the University of Southern California.
Dr Henrice Altink, from the Department of History which is hosting the lecture, said: “Professor Halberstam is widely acclaimed for the breadth of her academic range and her ability to connect with different audiences. We are very pleased to have the opportunity to hear her speak on this fascinating subject.”
The lecture, on Wednesday 28 April, will start at 4.15pm in the Bowland Auditorium which can be found in the Berrick Saul Building on the University campus. Admission is free. It will be followed by a wine reception hosted by the Centre for Women’s Studies and the Centre for Modern Studies.
Notes to editors:
- Find out more about the Department of History at http://www.york.ac.uk/history.
- The University hosts a series of public lectures covering a wide variety of subjects every year. A complete list of these lectures and other forthcoming events is available at http://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/.
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