The Presence of Male Homosexuality from a Trans-disciplinary Perspective: The Case of a Gay Transylvanian Earl at the First Budapest Gay Pride Parade

Abstract

My paper addresses an absurdly typical situation that is a vivid example of how the ”odd-gay-one” can appear in any social group. If a Transylvanian earl has as much chance of being gay as a Dutch farmer, what can be the “trans-disciplinary” reasons for homosexuality? Today we can only guess the reasons. For my pioneering exploration I adopt the tools, results and perspectives of gender studies, psychology and natural sciences in order to forge a comprehensive ‘gay studies’ position. My case study ? is the story of a gay Transylvanian earl, who participated in the organization of the first Budapest Pride in1997.