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Homosexuality in the Batman Franchise: Homosexuality, Batman, Fredric Wertham, Seduction of the Innocent, Psychopathology, Robin (Comics), Homoeroticism, Lavender Scare, Camp (Style) - Couverture souple

 
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Synopsis

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Homosexual and pederastic interpretations have been part of the academic study of the Batman franchise since psychiatrist Fredric Wertham asserted in his 1954 book Seduction of the Innocent that Batman stories are psychologically homosexual". He claimed, "The Batman type of story may stimulate children to homosexual fantasies, of the nature of which they may be unconscious" and "Only someone ignorant of the fundamentals of psychiatry and of the psychopathology of sex can fail to realize a subtle atmosphere of homoeroticism which pervades the adventures of the mature ''Batman'' and his young friend Robin." This book was issued in the context of the "lavender scare" where authorities regarded homosexuality as a security risk. The early Golden Age Batman stories were dark and violent, but during the interregnum period (late 1940s and early 1950s) they changed to a softer, friendlier and more exotic style, that was considered "campy". This style awoke contemporary and later associations to homosexual culture."

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Homosexual and pederastic interpretations have been part of the academic study of the Batman franchise since psychiatrist Fredric Wertham asserted in his 1954 book Seduction of the Innocent that Batman stories are psychologically homosexual". He claimed, "The Batman type of story may stimulate children to homosexual fantasies, of the nature of which they may be unconscious" and "Only someone ignorant of the fundamentals of psychiatry and of the psychopathology of sex can fail to realize a subtle atmosphere of homoeroticism which pervades the adventures of the mature ''Batman'' and his young friend Robin." This book was issued in the context of the "lavender scare" where authorities regarded homosexuality as a security risk. The early Golden Age Batman stories were dark and violent, but during the interregnum period (late 1940s and early 1950s) they changed to a softer, friendlier and more exotic style, that was considered "campy". This style awoke contemporary and later associations to homosexual culture."

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