{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60032060-080e-42c5-ac26-f93fc2b4d612/6570746de8cbf3001216eab3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Invention of Heterosexuality","description":"<p>Sexuality is a funny thing. It's a social construct just as much as, say, virginity is.</p><p><br></p><p>We use words like heterosexuality and homosexuality because they are convenient, more than because they're wholly accurate.</p><p><br></p><p>What roots do these words have in 19th century Germany? How did the word 'straight' come from the gay community? And what is the future of sexuality and its terms?</p><p><br></p><p>Joining Kate today is the fantastic Hanne Blank, author of <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Straight-Surprisingly-Short-History-Heterosexuality/dp/0807044598\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Straight: The Surprisingly Short History of Heterosexuality</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode was edited by Teän Stewart-Murray. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t miss out on the best offer in history! Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts.</p><p><br></p><p>Get a subscription for £1 for 3 months with code BETWIXTTHESHEETS1 sign up now for your 14-day free trial <a href=\"https://historyhit/subscription/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://historyhit/subscription/</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"History Hit"}