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[The NAZIS were awesome, decent, honest Whites. They were getting rid of Jewish filth. Jews were doing all the demented crap that we see now, back in Weimar Germany too. Jan]
Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the second-largest teachers union in the United States, recently advocated for children in schools to read “Gender Queer,” a book that contains what critics consider to be pornographic images.
Weingarten’s post advocating for Gender Queer to be included in schools’ reading lists appeared on the AFT website, where she argued that “Gender Queer is a critically important work that helps to spark understanding, awareness, and respectful dialogue about the diverse gender identities and expression of gender among young people.”
She asserts that this book will “help foster an affirming and safe learning environment for all.”
Weingarten is a lesbian, who is married to a female rabbi, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum. Weingarten’s marriage to Kleinbaum in 2012 was considered a milestone for the LGBT community, as it marked the first time a rabbi had officiated a same-sex wedding ceremony in the United States.
This advocacy has sparked a debate about the appropriateness of such an action and whether it is suitable for school-age children, with many on the left accusing conservatives of ‘book burning.’
Many critics of censoring certain books, especially when it comes to children, usually invoke the book-burning done by Nazi Germany. But what types of books were actually burned?
What Did the Nazis Burn Exactly?
The Nazi regime is known for strict censorship and suppression of ‘the arts,’ but the main target of Nazi censorship was books that contained sexually explicit material. The Nazis believed that such material was immoral and had a negative influence on German culture. As part of their ‘cultural restoration effort, they burned large numbers of books that contained any kind of sexual content.
The Nazis targeted books that contained explicit descriptions of sexual acts, as well as books that contained any kind of sexual references. This included books that contained positive portrayals of homosexuality, as well as those that contained erotic content or explicit scenes of violence. The Nazis believed that the books they burned contained “filth and degeneracy” and were a danger to German culture and morality.
As such, they conducted large-scale book burnings throughout Germany, destroying thousands of books in an effort to cleanse German culture of any kind of sexual content or references. In addition to books, the Nazis also burned other kinds of material such as posters, photographs, and films that contained sexual references or content.
A recently published book, Gay Berlin, reveals the history of the city as a liberal hotbed of homosexuality before the Nazis came to power in 1933. Berlin was known as a mecca for cross-dressers, transsexuals, and those seeking male-to-female surgery.
The science of ‘transsexuality’ was founded in Berlin at the Institute of Sexual Science where the first male-to-female surgery was performed. The words ‘homosexual’ or ‘transvestite’ were coined at the institute.
This was due in part to its liberal laws, which allowed for gender reassignment surgeries as early as 1920. The book reveals that the city was also known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ nightlife and culture, featuring drag shows, cabaret, and a vibrant gay and lesbian scene. This was in stark contrast to the Nazi regime’s policies.
The book describes how the city’s LGBTQ+ culture was able to survive during World War II and the post-war period, with the help of cabaret and drag shows, as well as underground gay bars and clubs. The book also discusses the impact of the Berlin Wall, which split the city in two and divided the LGBTQ+ community.
While East Berlin became a more conservative environment, West Berlin was known as a safe haven for LGBTQ+ people. The book is a fascinating look at a unique period of history in Berlin, and reveals the city’s long history as a liberal, ‘open-minded’ haven for those seeking to express their gender identity and sexuality.
The Institute for Sexual Science, founded by Magnus Hirschfeld in 1919, was a pioneering organization that aimed to promote a better understanding of sexual health and rights. However, on May 6th, 1933, the Nazis stormed the institute and ransacked it, destroying much of the research and materials it had collected.
Magnus Hirschfeld was a Jewish German sexologist and LGBTQ activist who made significant contributions to the field of queer rights in the early 20th century. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential figures in the queer rights movement.
Hirschfeld was a prolific writer, having written several books and articles on a variety of topics related to gender and sexuality. One of his most famous publications was Berlin’s Third Sex, which he published in 1904. This book was an early look at gender variance in early 20th-century Germany, which had a thriving drag scene and a burgeoning transgender community…
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