John F. Marszalek III

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John F. Marszalek III

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In Coming Out of the Magnolia Closet: Same-Sex Couples in Mississippi,  John F. Marszalek III shares conversations with same-sex couples living  in small-town and rural Mississippi. In the first book of its kind to  focus on Mississippi, couples tell their stories of how they met and  fell in love, their decisions on whether or not to marry, and their  experiences as sexual minorities with their neighbors, families, and  churches. Their stories illuminate a complicated relationship between  many same-sex couples and their communities, influenced by southern  culture, religion, and family norms. 


As Marszalek guides readers into the homes of diverse same-sex couples,  he weaves in his own story of meeting his husband and living as a  married gay man in Mississippi. Both the couples and he explain why they  remain in one of the most conservative states in the country rather  than moving to a place with a large, vibrant gay community. 


In  addition to sharing his own experiences, Marszalek reviews the  literature on the topic, including writings from southern and rural  queer studies, history, sociology, and psychology, to explain how the  couples’ relationships and experiences compare to those of same-sex  couples in other areas and times. Consequently, Coming Out of the Magnolia Closet is written for both the scholar of southern and queer studies and for  anyone interested in learning about the experiences of same-sex couples.   

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