Theme 1: perceptions of intercourse in Sweden and Berlin
This theme is made of two categories: Normative surroundings and Accessibility of lovers and intimate practices.
The perception of intercourse and practice that is sexual a combination of numerous facets in line with the social norms plus the accessibility of lovers and intimate methods and intimate arenas. These perceptions differed in the event that individuals described Sweden or Berlin. Variations in social norms between Sweden and Berlin was motivators that are key keep Sweden and travel or relocate to Berlin. The Uk writer, Christopher Isherwood’s magazines such as for example Goodbye to Berlin—later changed into the musical Cabaret 44 —were mentioned by a few of the informants as one factor in creating a notion, or a sense of Berlin with a rather various normative environment from your home.
I experienced a tremendously image that is romanticized of, in relation to literary works, films, Cabaret, gay stories told through friends and acquaintances. I experienced most likely built a graphic of Berlin as a town which could offer some decadence that is lovely sin. (Informant 2)
Other sources producing the concept of Berlin included history, language and much more aspects that are contemporary the techno scene and also the art globe. The individuals had a detailed to homogenic description of Sweden being a narrow-minded destination creating drive factors for making. Continue reading