If your institution does not have a copy or does not yet have access, let me know, and I will happily share a copy of the chapter. A much broader investigation of both of these phenomenon will feature across three chapters in my forthcoming monograph with OUP as well!

The chapter differentiates two forms of violence faced by men and boys in the camps that are often conflated: exploitative sexual relationships and one-time rape. In so doing, it makes space for a greater understanding of the ways men's sexualized bodies were attacked during the Holocaust.

Attendance is free but registration is required. You can sign-up here: forms.office.com/e/BX3CpFiGux

The day event will be followed by an author talk at the Wiener Holocaust Library @wienerlibrary.bsky.social. Sign-up to the evening event here: shorturl.at/ou5xR

There will be a workshop during the day with Anna, alongside Dr Will Jones, who translated the book from German to English. Anna and Will will also be joined by Professor Helen Finch. Anna's book will be used as a springboard for discussion on Queer Studies in the context of Holocaust Studies.

Queerness remains one of the most stigmatized and overlooked aspects of Holocaust history. Anna's book explores same-sex desire in the Holocaust, challenging this silence, weaving together compelling stories of German, Dutch, Czech, and Polish Jewish Holocaust victims and survivors.

The book is a labor of love made possible thanks to the support of many wonderful people: @williamrossjones.bsky.social who wonderfully translated the harder part & pushed me to think, and @jennifervevans.bsky.social who authored a lovely introduction and in many ways inspired me to go this way.

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William's article was praised by the judges as:

"A groundbreaking and sensitive study of sexual violence during the Holocaust ... In the extensive historiography of the Holocaust, William Jones has something new and important to say.”

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