From Sodomite to Queen

This reading assignment was all about homosexuality.  One of the things that I found the most surprising was the idea that, at one point, engaging in intercourse with both a man and a woman was considered super masculine because it meant that you dominated both sexes.  I must admit, I did not see that one coming.  Another thing I found surprising was how open some of the mollies were in the 1700s.  I always imagined homosexuality as being more secretive.  Oh, and I have to admit that I found it pretty entertaining how some of the Trumbach reading talked about how homosexual men would talk effeminately and would dress in elaborate, over the top clothing.  This description reminded me of today's stereotypes for gay men.