November 30, 2025Gender & HistoryOpen Access

Migration, Repression and Homosexual Sociability in Francoist Spain: An Analysis of the Case Files of the Special Courts of Barcelona (1965–1975)

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Repression of homosexuality was pervasive, affecting socially and economically marginalized youth.
Over 321 cases examined showed a strong bias in legal outcomes tied to social class.
Special Courts targeted young men from less developed regions of Spain, reflecting societal prejudices.
Spheres of homosexual sociability existed despite legal and moral repression, illustrating resilience.

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Analysis of 321 cases reveals social class bias in Franco's repression of homosexuality in Barcelona, indicating complex sociability.

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