Academics Specializing in the History of the LGBTQ Community
There are numerous LGBTQ academics around the world whose research specializes in the history of the LGBTQ community itself. The subject of their specific research includes the history of LGBTQ activism, art and culture, HIV/AIDS, the origins of the lesbian or gay community, politics, anthropology, race and identity in the LGBTQ community, film, and more.
Many of these academics have received significant honours and recognitions for their work. Some lead specialized academic research groups within their Universities, such as gender studies, women studies, or queer studies. Several are Distinguished University Professors at their educational institutions - the highest academic honour bestowed on faculty members.
We have identified LGBTQ academics in this field of study from France, Spain, Canada, Finland, the United States, Australia, Great Britain, Portugal, and South Africa. Read their biographies to find out more about these fascinating and accomplished individuals, their research, and published books and academic articles on the topic.
(Note: this list does not include LGBTQ academics who specialize in fields of LGBTQ study other than history).
- Peter Aggleton, Australia
- Meg Barker, United States (aka Meg-John Barker)
- Leo Bersani, United States
- Mark S. Bonham, Canada
- Mary Jo Bonnett, France
- Michael Bronski, United States
- George Chauncey, United States
- John D'Emilio, United States
- Jim Downs, United States
- Wayne R. Dynes, United States
- Julie R. Enszer, United States
- Lillian Faderman, United States
- Maureen Fitzgerald, Canada
- Mark Gevisser, South Africa
- David M. Halperin, United States
- Harmony Hammond, United States
- Christina Hanhardt, United States
- Guy Hocquenghem, France
- Jonathan David Katz, United States
- Jonathan Ned Katz, United States
- Alfred Kinsey, United States
- Kevin J. Mumford, United States
- Esther Newton, United States
- Cindy Patton, United States
- David Rayside, Canada
- James M. Saslow, United States
- Miguel Vale de Almeida, Portugal
- Martha Vicinus, United States
- Paco Vidarte, Spain
- Santi Vila, Spain
- Jeffrey Weeks, Great Britain
- Adolf Fredrik Wetterhoff, Finland
