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What’s The History Of Gay Cruising?

Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness

CHAPTER

Cruising Through Time: A Historical Perspective on Homosexuality

This chapter traces the history of gay cruising from ancient cultures to modern dating apps, highlighting its etymology and evolution. It delves into the societal attitudes towards homosexuality in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and discusses how historical narratives have been shaped by dominant perspectives. Additionally, it presents a provocative theory linking pandemics to the rise of homophobia, illustrating the complexity of historical records regarding same-sex relationships.

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