Samuel Fullerton

Samuel Fullerton, an Assistant Professor of History at the University of North Texas, explores the unexpected world of 17th-century sexual politics in English culture. He reveals how explicit sexual language surged during the English Civil Wars, transforming public discourse. Fullerton discusses how lewd pamphlets portrayed royalists and parliamentarians and argues that sexual rhetoric mobilized the masses more effectively than traditional political debate. He also connects sexual politics to the Restoration and examines its lasting legacy in shaping political identities.

In this engaging discussion, Samuel Fullerton, an Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas, delves into his book exploring the provocative rise of sexual language in 17th-century England. He recounts the shift from censorship to the explosion of graphic sexual discourse during the civil wars. Fullerton introduces the concept of 'porno politics,' illustrating how sexual metaphors shaped political debates and mobilized citizens. He also discusses the role of sexual stereotypes in defining partisan identities, highlighting the intersection of sex and power in this transformative era.