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Criminalizing Sex in Early Modern England

Criminalizing Sex in Early Modern England

FromFootnoting History


Criminalizing Sex in Early Modern England

FromFootnoting History

ratings:
Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Oct 5, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

(Lesley) In the middle of the Reformation, Parliament passed a law criminalizing some forms of sexuality. This became known as the Buggery Law of 1533. Why would the government be interested in regulating sex? An investigation into official records reveals that it had less to do with the bedroom and everything to do with power, privilege, and piety.
Released:
Oct 5, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Footnoting History is a bi-weekly podcast series dedicated to overlooked, popularly unknown, and exciting stories plucked from the footnotes of history. For further reading suggestions, information about our hosts, our complete episode archive, and more visit us at FootnotingHistory.com!