For the historians here whose work involves LGBT history, what do you think about "queer theory"?

by un_gato_durmiendo

In particular, the concept put forth by "queer theorists" (for lack of a better term) that homosexuality is a social construct and that before the 19th century and the "medicalization of sexuality", no one was really straight, gay, trans, etc.

EDIT: I found out that user sowser answered a similar question a short time before I posted this, but if anyone else has something to say about the issue I'd be glad to hear it.

clearliquidclearjar

What great timing. There was a super great response from u/sowser just a few hours ago detailing a solid answer to this exact question.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/flvnkn/as_historians_what_is_your_view_of_the_social/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share