Overview
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.
Full Product Details
Author: John F. Marszalek III
Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
Imprint: University Press of Mississippi
Dimensions:
Width: 14.40cm
, Height: 2.70cm
, Length: 21.80cm
Weight: 0.445kg
ISBN: 9781496829115
ISBN 10: 1496829115
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 31 May 2020
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
Coming Out of the Magnolia Closet is situated for all readers to be inspired by the personal stories of both heartbreak and triumph, while the title also serves as an essential text for the scholarly community as well. This title is highly recommended for academic, public, and personal libraries for those seeking an uplifting and inspiring, yet honest glimpse into the lives of sexual minorities of Mississippi or anyone interested in learning about the experiences of same-sex couples living in the Deep South.--Hali Black, University of Southern Mississippi Mississippi Libraries, Vol. 83 No. 3
"Coming Out of the Magnolia Closet is situated for all readers to be inspired by the personal stories of both heartbreak and triumph, while the title also serves as an essential text for the scholarly community as well. This title is highly recommended for academic, public, and personal libraries for those seeking an uplifting and inspiring, yet honest glimpse into the lives of sexual minorities of Mississippi or anyone interested in learning about the experiences of same-sex couples living in the Deep South.--Hali Black, University of Southern Mississippi ""Mississippi Libraries, Vol. 83 No. 3"""
Author Information
John F. Marszalek III is clinical faculty of the online clinical mental health counseling program at Southern New Hampshire University. He lives in Mississippi with his husband and their two dogs.
