The pathologisation of homosexuality in fascist Italy by Gabriella Romano

The pathologisation of homosexuality in fascist Italy by Gabriella Romano – The Case of ‘G’ – is a short book I read for my studies. Because of the writing and the topic I don’t think it will have a large appeal/interest, so I will say a couple of words on it.

The book focuses on a case-study, G., to look into views of homosexuality in Italy, when it was under the fascist regime. He was interned in a mental hospital in 1928. G.’s case is unique because he left a 31 page document about his experience and that is still available to historians. It was an interesting topic, but for me the author proved to be too biased, hence the 3.5 stars.

The pathologisation of homosexuality in fascist Italy by Gabriella Romano

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My rating: 3.5/5 Stars
Would I recommend it: no, unless you are studying the subject
Published by: 2018
Year it was published: Palgrave Pivot
Format: Kindle Edition
Genre(s): History – Italy
Pages: 142

About the author: Dr Gabriella Romano is a documentary writer/director and a scholar. Her current main field of research is the history of sexuality and homosexuality in Italy, specializing in the fascist period (1922 – 1943), and women’s history. On these two broad topics, she has published non-fiction books and essays mainly based on her oral history research and she has written, produced and directed several documentaries.
Her other main interests are the performing arts. She worked as a music and theatre journalist for radio, magazines and daily newspapers. Starting in 1987, she also worked in television, as a generic and archive researcher, and in production for several programs, mostly focusing on Italian history and culture topics.
Her degrees: PhD, History, Birkbeck College, University of London
MRes, History, Birkbeck College, University of London
Post-Graduate Diploma in Communication Studies (Documentary), Goldsmiths’ College, University of London
BA in Lettere con Indirizzo Artistico, University of Turin
Maturità Classica, Liceo Classico M. D’Azeglio, Turin
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