Regina G. Kunzel

Regina G. Kunzel, an insightful author, investigates the intersection of psychiatry and queer life through historical case files. She delves into the mid-20th-century pathologization of homosexuality, revealing the deep-seated psychiatric authority that affected queer identity. The discussion also touches on the power dynamics in patient-psychiatrist relationships and the lasting impact of these narratives on LGBTQ politics. Kunzel emphasizes the need to understand psychiatric histories in relation to contemporary queer struggles and resistance.