Florence's special sodomy court processes 17,000 cases (apr 4, 1432 – sep 2, 1502)

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in a population of about 40,000 men; that 43% yo! | usually adult man + teen boy; ranged from sex for money to long term affectionate relationships | male's masculinity was only jeopardized if he was the younger or 'subordinate' partner; dominant older man may continue to be married to women and therefore not lose good reputation

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