Beyond the interaction membrane: Laud Humphreys’ tearoom tradeoff

Abstract

Investigates “cruising” (how homosexual men move around to various meeting sites), and how men keep this from intruding into their “normal” lives. Highlights how Laud Humphreys researched this phenomenon through, initially, observing 12 “tearoom” regulars, while acting as a lookout. Herein the author primarily observed a highway rest area, but also urban parks, tearooms and commercial sex clubs – interviewing 19 regulars. Gives more specific details in the article. Concludes that cruising sites are not constant and uniform.

Citation

Hollister, J. (2004), "Beyond the interaction membrane: Laud Humphreys’ tearoom tradeoff", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 24 No. 3/4/5, pp. 73-94. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330410790885