British & Irish Lesbian History in the 19th Century
LGBTQ+ History
In this podcast Dr Emma Vickers of the University of Reading discusses British Lesbian History in the 19th Century and passionate friendship.
1. Introduction: Romantic Friendship.
2. Acceptability and accusation. The significance of class, professional status and age
3. Historiography - Carol Rosenberg: The Female World of Love and Ritual. Lillian Faderman: Surpassing the Love of Men.
4. The significance of Anne Lister's Diaries.
5. Sharon Marcus: Redefining understandings of female relationships.
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