deanna's review
How the Homosexuals Saved Civilization: The Time and Heroic Story of How Gay Men Shaped the Modern World by Cathy Crimmins
deanna's review
rating:
bookshelves: nonfiction
recommended for: adults
status: Read in January, 2006
rating:
bookshelves: nonfiction
recommended for: adults
status: Read in January, 2006
This only moderately tongue-in-cheek book takes a look at the ways that gay men have helped make our culture what it is. I especially enjoyed the parts that focused on language and on the ways in which gay culture has influenced how we speak and the evolution of slang and other informal language.
I was suprised how many things we take for granted began as a part of a culture many straight people assume is on the fringe. . .turns out it's more like these guys are on the forefront.
I was suprised how many things we take for granted began as a part of a culture many straight people assume is on the fringe. . .turns out it's more like these guys are on the forefront.
Seriously??? you gotta tell me about this one.
whatever! you're asst. coach gave it to me!
