The pathologisation of homosexuality in fascist Italy : the case of 'G' / Gabriella Romano.

  • Romano, Gabriella, 1960-
Date:
[2019]
  • Books

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Description

"This open access book investigates the pathologisation of homosexuality during the fascist regime in Italy through an analysis of the case of G., a man with "homosexual tendencies" interned in the Collegno mental health hospital in 1928. No systematic study exists on the possibility that Fascism used internment in an asylum as a tool of repression for LGBT people, as an alternative to confinement on an island, prison or home arrests. This research offers evidence that in some cases it did."--From publisher.

Publication/Creation

Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2019]

Physical description

xiii, 110 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm.

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Contents

Introduction -- "Dangerous to themselves and others, and of public scandal": the internment procedure -- "Psychic degenerate": why G. was interned -- "He and I": G.'s voice -- "I'll have you sent to Confino": how the fascist regime punished and repressed homosexuality -- "House of sorrow": the Collegno Asylum in 1928-1931 -- "My untamed, alone, naked will": freedom -- Conclusions.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    TPO.34.AA9
    		Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 3030009939
  • 9783030009939