Laud Humphreys
Laud Humphreys | |
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| Born | Robert Allan Humphreys October 16, 1930 |
| Died | August 23, 1988 (aged 57) Los Angeles, California, US |
| Alma mater | Colorado College | Seabury-Western Theological Seminary | Washington University in St. Louis |
| Occupations |
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| Employer | Southern Illinois University | State University of New York at Albany | Pitzer College |
| Notable work | Tearoom Trade (1970) |
| Spouse |
Nancy Wallace
(m. 1960; sep. 1980) |
| Partner | Brian Miller (1980–1988) |
| Ecclesiastical career | |
| Religion | Christianity (Anglican) |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Ordained | 1955 (priest) |
Robert Allan Humphreys (1930–1988), known as Laud Humphreys, was an American sociologist and Episcopal priest. He is noted for his research into sexual encounters between men in public bathrooms, published as Tearoom Trade (1970), and for the questions that emerged from what was overwhelmingly considered unethical research methods. He influenced generations of scholars who research issues related to sexuality and sexual identity.