Bøker av Thomas A. Foster

The first book-length study of sexual violence against enslaved men. A careful reading of extant sources reveals that sexual assault of enslaved men also occurred systematically and in a wide variety of forms, including physical assault, sexual coercion, and other intimate violations.

Over time, sexuality in America has changed dramatically. Frequently redefined and often subject to different systems of regulation, it has been used as a means of control and has been at the center of fierce political storms. This title features documents that highlight the broad diversity inherent in the history of American sexuality.