Fascinating article on the BBC web site today by Brandon Amborsino: “The Invention of Heterosexuality” which begins:“The 1901 Dorland’s Medical Dictionary defined heterosexuality as an “abnormal or perverted appetite toward the opposite sex.” More than two decades later, in 1923, Merriam Webster’s dictionary similarly defined it as “morbid sexual passion for one of the opposite sex.” It wasn’t until 1934 that heterosexuality was graced with the meaning we’re familiar with today: “manifestation of sexual passion for one of the opposite sex; normal sexuality.””http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170315-the-invention-of-heterosexuality
BE THIS GUY over 7 years ago
Maybe the Rev and Zonker should go inside for a cup of coffee.
gmartin997 over 7 years ago
Adulterer? Is t hat the best she can do? I can think of a lot of more colorful names to call him.
mourdac Premium Member over 7 years ago
Jimmy Carter lusted in his heart, as did Mike. Is that adultery?
montessoriteacher over 7 years ago
Uh oh. Someone jumped to an erroneous conclusion. Of course, men sometimes do that too.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member over 7 years ago
If Mike had been a similarly vain and inconsiderate husband, would anyone be judging J.J. if she were tempted to stray?
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 7 years ago
Zen question of the day: Do children enjoy childhood as much as adults enjoy adultery?
ron over 7 years ago
Fascinating article on the BBC web site today by Brandon Amborsino: “The Invention of Heterosexuality” which begins:“The 1901 Dorland’s Medical Dictionary defined heterosexuality as an “abnormal or perverted appetite toward the opposite sex.” More than two decades later, in 1923, Merriam Webster’s dictionary similarly defined it as “morbid sexual passion for one of the opposite sex.” It wasn’t until 1934 that heterosexuality was graced with the meaning we’re familiar with today: “manifestation of sexual passion for one of the opposite sex; normal sexuality.””http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170315-the-invention-of-heterosexuality