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Photographs as evidence of gender identity and sexuality

Intriguing photographs from sexologists’ archives suggest they could have helped people explore their gender identity and sexuality.

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Father of the house

Stuart Evers thought he’d shaken off his family’s rigid definition of masculinity. But when he became a dad, those buried patriarchal ideas made an unexpected return.

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The extraordinary body of Evatima Tardo

Darling of 19th-century American freak shows, Evatima Tardo remained serene as she withstood crucifixion and the bites of poisonous snakes. But she took the secret behind her abilities to her grave.

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Equality in genetics

Genetic counsellor Sasha Henriques harnessed her energy and resolve to tackle the racial biases she saw in her profession – with positive and promising results.

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  • A cross-dressing man in a top hat; representing effeminate fashions for men. Colour process print, ca. 1910.
  • A cross-dressing man in a top hat; representing effeminate fashions for men. Colour process print, ca. 1910.
  • A Scotsman and his female companion swap his kilt and her trousers after going to the public baths. Colour process print after BF, 195-.
  • A Scotsman and his female companion swap his kilt and her trousers after going to the public baths. Colour process print after BF, 195-.
  • A boy enjoying wearing female clothing. Colour process print, ca. 1919.
  • A boy enjoying wearing female clothing. Colour process print, ca. 1919.
  • A man dressed in an effeminate fashion. Colour process print, ca. 1914.
  • A man dressed in effeminate fashion. Colour process print, ca. 1910.
  • A man dressed in effeminate fashion. Colour process print, ca. 1910.
  • A man dressed in an effeminate fashion. Colour process print, ca. 1914.
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