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Sexing the Citizen

Morality and Masculinity in France, 1870-1920

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The book explores the pivotal role of masculine sexuality in shaping a republican social order. It argues that marriage served to validate a citizen's masculinity while simultaneously managing and restraining his desires, highlighting the complex interplay between personal identity and societal expectations.

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Sexing the Citizen, Judith Surkis

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