#queerGI - Twitter Hashtag

over 7 years ago

And finally, @_MitchellCox's presentation on American GIs in Second World War Queer London. #queerGI #lonwar @QMHistory @daniel_todman https://t.co/amBPSeNvoU

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London War Special Subject @QMUL_lonwar

over 7 years ago

Thank you all for reading! I look forward to reading any feedback/questions you may have. If you enjoyed this thread, feel free to follow me @_MitchellCox for more ramblings. Stick around for more amazing presentations! #lonwar #queerGI 12/12

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London War Special Subject @QMUL_lonwar

over 7 years ago

WWII GI presence is a vital moment in queer history that has been overlooked. GIs Influenced how Brit queer men expressed themselves & desired others - shifting desire towards masculinity, breaking down class models, encouraging openness around homosex. #lonwar #queerGI 11/12

QMUL_lonwar's tweet photo. WWII GI presence is a vital moment in queer history that has been overlooked. GIs Influenced how Brit queer men expressed themselves & desired others - shifting desire towards masculinity, breaking down class models, encouraging openness around homosex.
#lonwar #queerGI 11/12 https://t.co/5J1V7TiULQ

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London War Special Subject @QMUL_lonwar

over 7 years ago

WWII proves to be a moment of sexual liberation for queer men. Many lament at the end of the war when ‘peace broke out’. #lonwar #queerGI 10/12

QMUL_lonwar's tweet photo. WWII proves to be a moment of sexual liberation for queer men. Many lament at the end of the war when ‘peace broke out’.
#lonwar #queerGI 10/12 https://t.co/oOFa1hhMNs

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Dr Aimée Fox @DrAEFox

over 7 years ago

If you’re not following @QMUL_lonwar’s twitter conference, you’re missing out! Fascinating paper here from @_MitchellCox on GIs in #WW2 Queer London. Great project, Mitchell! #lonwar #queerGI

London War Special Subject @QMUL_lonwar

over 7 years ago

Hello #twitterstorians! I’m @_MitchellCox and I am very excited to be kicking off the @QMUL_lonwar Twitter conference with my dissertation presentation on GIs in WWII Queer London! Please follow along and send replies to hashtags #lonwar & #queerGI Lets get started! 1/12

QMUL_lonwar's tweet photo. Hello #twitterstorians! I’m @_MitchellCox and I am very excited to be kicking off the @QMUL_lonwar Twitter conference with my dissertation presentation on GIs in WWII Queer London! Please follow along and send replies to hashtags #lonwar & #queerGI
Lets get started! 1/12 https://t.co/msygsKueiA

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London War Special Subject @QMUL_lonwar

over 7 years ago

War also sees queer culture move away from classical models towards more democratic ones – mirroring the homosexual interactions in US cities. #lonwar #queerGI 9/12

QMUL_lonwar's tweet photo. War also sees queer culture move away from classical models towards more democratic ones – mirroring the homosexual interactions in US cities.
#lonwar #queerGI 9/12 https://t.co/5otq2mbMq2

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London War Special Subject @QMUL_lonwar

over 7 years ago

There's even evidence that GIs influenced a shift in Brit homosex towards oral sex. Court records only noted specifics of the crime – ‘sucking his person’ if GIs were named. Evidence to Wolfenden Committee also stressed ‘the mouth was very popular’ in US. #lonwar #queerGI 8/12

QMUL_lonwar's tweet photo. There's even evidence that GIs influenced a shift in Brit homosex towards oral sex. Court records only noted specifics of the crime – ‘sucking his person’ if GIs were named. Evidence to Wolfenden Committee also stressed ‘the mouth was very popular’ in US. #lonwar #queerGI 8/12 https://t.co/tnKscwMlht

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London War Special Subject @QMUL_lonwar

over 7 years ago

There was also a notion that Americans were far more open with discussing sex. Where as Brits relied on coded looks, US servicemen were found to be far more upfront. #lonwar #queerGI 7/12

QMUL_lonwar's tweet photo. There was also a notion that Americans were far more open with discussing sex. Where as Brits relied on coded looks, US servicemen were found to be far more upfront.
#lonwar #queerGI 7/12 https://t.co/d34r7DGioC

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London War Special Subject @QMUL_lonwar

over 7 years ago

In US queer culture, masculinity already dominated – as opposed to pre-war British queer culture which largely emphasised effeminacy. #lonwar #queerGI 6/12

QMUL_lonwar's tweet photo. In US queer culture, masculinity already dominated – as opposed to pre-war British queer culture which largely emphasised effeminacy.
#lonwar #queerGI 6/12 https://t.co/GIJoYJhdaY

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London War Special Subject @QMUL_lonwar

over 7 years ago

This desire for uniformed men translated into a desire for masculine men - shifting the relationship between queerness and masculinity: #lonwar #queerGI 5/12

QMUL_lonwar's tweet photo. This desire for uniformed men translated into a desire for masculine men - shifting the relationship between queerness and masculinity:
#lonwar #queerGI 5/12 https://t.co/QZNDUvahlz

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London War Special Subject @QMUL_lonwar

over 7 years ago

Uniform is a vital marker of identity. US uniform sat near top of hierarchy of uniform on London’s streets E.g. US Privates have ties, only British officers wear ties. US uniform especially attractive - even reports of men faking uniform to attract partners! #lonwar #queerGI 4/12

QMUL_lonwar's tweet photo. Uniform is a vital marker of identity. US uniform sat near top of hierarchy of uniform on London’s streets E.g. US Privates have ties, only British officers wear ties. US uniform especially attractive - even reports of men faking uniform to attract partners!
#lonwar #queerGI 4/12 https://t.co/b90m8V9rxi

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London War Special Subject @QMUL_lonwar

over 7 years ago

Evidence of US+UK homosex can be found in several sources. These have limitations (particularly due to logistics of policing in the blackout & a drive to keep homosex out of the press) – but combining many sources together allows us to trace some patterns. #lonwar #queerGI 3/12

QMUL_lonwar's tweet photo. Evidence of US+UK homosex can be found in several sources. These have limitations (particularly due to logistics of policing in the blackout & a drive to keep homosex out of the press) – but combining many sources together allows us to trace some patterns. #lonwar #queerGI 3/12 https://t.co/FP39UZFVMU

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London War Special Subject @QMUL_lonwar

over 7 years ago

1942-45 there were over a million US troops in Britain. Many flocked to London, rushing to splash their cash & get the ‘Piccadilly experience’. Impact of this on hetero women has been well documented, but the queer influence largely overlooked. Until now… #lonwar #queerGI 2/12

QMUL_lonwar's tweet photo. 1942-45 there were over a million US troops in Britain. Many flocked to London, rushing to splash their cash & get the ‘Piccadilly experience’. Impact of this on hetero women has been well documented, but the queer influence largely overlooked. Until now… #lonwar #queerGI 2/12 https://t.co/GVXYx5WLeZ

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London War Special Subject @QMUL_lonwar

over 7 years ago

Hello #twitterstorians! I’m @_MitchellCox and I am very excited to be kicking off the @QMUL_lonwar Twitter conference with my dissertation presentation on GIs in WWII Queer London! Please follow along and send replies to hashtags #lonwar & #queerGI Lets get started! 1/12

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