Queering Southern Italy: Towards a conceptualisation of ‘Meridian Sexualities’

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This article examines queerness in Southern Italy, revealing cultural hegemony's impact on gender and sexuality.

Conceptualizes 'Meridian Sexualities' to address overlooked queer histories in Southern Italy, advocating for cultural awareness.
Advances the idea that 'de-Northing' knowledge can reshape understandings of queerness in the Italian South, subverting stereotypes.
Contributes to the sociology of gender and sexuality, addressing the hegemonic/subaltern relations shaping European sexualities.
Calls for recognition of forgotten queer narratives through the creation of cultural artefacts and critical historical reassessment.

Francesca Romana Ammaturo (2025) studied this question.

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