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	*[https://www.gerthekma.nl/docs/the-relevance-of-sade-for-society-today.html The relevance of Sade for society today], in: Gert Hekma & Lode Lauwaert (eds), ''De Sade Symposia'', in: ''Journal of the International Network of Sexual Ethics and Politics'' 3:1, (2015), 5-6.		*[https://www.gerthekma.nl/docs/the-relevance-of-sade-for-society-today.html The relevance of Sade for society today], in: Gert Hekma & Lode Lauwaert (eds), ''De Sade Symposia'', in: ''Journal of the International Network of Sexual Ethics and Politics'' 3:1, (2015), 5-6.
	*[[Tony Duvert]]: The sad ending of a promising writer. ''Gay News'' (Dutch and English magazine), No. 307; March 2017.		*[[Tony Duvert]]: The sad ending of a promising writer. ''Gay News'' (Dutch and English magazine), No. 307; March 2017.
	* ~~Gert Hekma (1989)~~ A history of sexology. Social and historical aspects of sexuality. in: [[Jan Bremmer\|Jan N. Bremmer]] (ed.) (1989) From Sappho to De Sade		* [https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781315770055-11/history-sexology-gert-hekma?context=ubx&refId=ebd52a5a-519e-48bf-ab8b-157f87a2fa75 A history of sexology. Social and historical aspects of sexuality]. in: [[Jan Bremmer\|Jan N. Bremmer]] (ed.) (1989) From Sappho to De Sade

	== Additional list of publications ==		== Additional list of publications ==

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	*[https://www.gerthekma.nl/docs/the-relevance-of-sade-for-society-today.html The relevance of Sade for society today], in: Gert Hekma & Lode Lauwaert (eds), ''De Sade Symposia'', in: ''Journal of the International Network of Sexual Ethics and Politics'' 3:1, (2015), 5-6.		*[https://www.gerthekma.nl/docs/the-relevance-of-sade-for-society-today.html The relevance of Sade for society today], in: Gert Hekma & Lode Lauwaert (eds), ''De Sade Symposia'', in: ''Journal of the International Network of Sexual Ethics and Politics'' 3:1, (2015), 5-6.
	*[[Tony Duvert]]: The sad ending of a promising writer. ''Gay News'' (Dutch and English magazine), No. 307; March 2017.		*[[Tony Duvert]]: The sad ending of a promising writer. ''Gay News'' (Dutch and English magazine), No. 307; March 2017.
			* Gert Hekma (1989) A history of sexology. Social and historical aspects of sexuality. in: [[Jan Bremmer\|Jan N. Bremmer]] (ed.) (1989) From Sappho to De Sade

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	'''Gert Hekma''' (24 September 1951 – 19 April 2022) was a Dutch anthropologist and sociologist, known for his research, publications, and public statements about (homo)sexuality, including pedophilia and sadomasochism. He taught gay and lesbian studies at the University of Amsterdam from 1984 to 2017. He served as editor or editorial board member of many periodicals, including ''Sexualities'' (1998-death), founded by [[Ken Plummer]], ''[[Paidika]]: The Journal of Paedophilia'' (1988-1997), ''GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies'' (1993-2005), and the ''[[Journal of Homosexuality]]'' (1985-death), ran until recently by the MAP ally psychologist [[John P. De Cecco]].		'''Gert Hekma''' (24 September 1951 – 19 April 2022) was a Dutch anthropologist and sociologist, known for his research, publications, and public statements about (homo)sexuality, including pedophilia and sadomasochism. He taught gay and lesbian studies at the University of Amsterdam from 1984 to 2017. He served as editor or editorial board member of many periodicals, including ''Sexualities'' (1998-death), founded by [[Ken Plummer]], [[Paidika\|''Paidika: The Journal of Paedophilia'']] (1988-1997), ''GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies'' (1993-2005), and the ''[[Journal of Homosexuality]]'' (1985-death), ran until recently by the MAP ally psychologist [[John P. De Cecco]].

	In his youth, Hekma was a member of the radical "Red Faggots" (Dutch: "Rooie Flikkers"). Hekma was a prolific book collector, and had a fetish for satin. Hekma advocated against masculinity, paternalism, traditional gender roles, and for a return to sexual practice over sexual identity.		In his youth, Hekma was a member of the radical "Red Faggots" (Dutch: "Rooie Flikkers"). Hekma was a prolific book collector, and had a fetish for satin. Hekma advocated against masculinity, paternalism, traditional gender roles, and for a return to sexual practice over sexual identity.

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	'''Gert Hekma''' (24 September 1951 – 19 April 2022) was a Dutch anthropologist and sociologist, known for his research, publications, and public statements about (homo)sexuality, including pedophilia and sadomasochism. He taught gay and lesbian studies at the University of Amsterdam from 1984 to 2017. He served as editor or editorial board member of many periodicals, including ''Sexualities'' (1998-death), founded by [[Ken Plummer]], [[Paidika]]: The Journal of Paedophilia (1988-1997), ''GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies'' (1993-2005) , and the ''[[Journal of Homosexuality]]'' (1985-death), ran until recently by the MAP ally psychologist [[John P. De Cecco]].		'''Gert Hekma''' (24 September 1951 – 19 April 2022) was a Dutch anthropologist and sociologist, known for his research, publications, and public statements about (homo)sexuality, including pedophilia and sadomasochism. He taught gay and lesbian studies at the University of Amsterdam from 1984 to 2017. He served as editor or editorial board member of many periodicals, including ''Sexualities'' (1998-death), founded by [[Ken Plummer]], ''[[Paidika]]: The Journal of Paedophilia'' (1988-1997), ''GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies'' (1993-2005), and the ''[[Journal of Homosexuality]]'' (1985-death), ran until recently by the MAP ally psychologist [[John P. De Cecco]].

	In youth, Hekma was a member of the radical "Red Faggots" (Dutch: "Rooie Flikkers"). Hekma was a prolific book collector, and had a fetish for satin. Hekma advocated against masculinity, paternalism, traditional gender roles, and for a return to sexual practice over sexual identity.		In his youth, Hekma was a member of the radical "Red Faggots" (Dutch: "Rooie Flikkers"). Hekma was a prolific book collector, and had a fetish for satin. Hekma advocated against masculinity, paternalism, traditional gender roles, and for a return to sexual practice over sexual identity.

	==Hekma and MAP politics==		==Hekma and MAP politics==

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	== Additional list of publications ==		== Additional list of publications ==
	~~from~~ the archived Gert Hekma's page at Williamapercy.com<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210122072449/http://williamapercy.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gert%20Hekma Gert Hekma] - Williamapercy.com</ref>		From the archived Gert Hekma page at Williamapercy.com.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210122072449/http://williamapercy.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gert%20Hekma Gert Hekma] - Williamapercy.com</ref>
	*An introduction of the George Mosse Foundation, in English and in Dutch		*An introduction of the George Mosse Foundation, in English and in Dutch
	*Mosse Lectures Spring 2004		*Mosse Lectures Spring 2004

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	== Additional list of publications ==		== Additional list of publications ==
	from the Gert Hekma's page at Williamapercy.com<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210122072449/http://williamapercy.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gert%20Hekma Gert Hekma] - Williamapercy.com</ref>		from the archived Gert Hekma's page at Williamapercy.com<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210122072449/http://williamapercy.com/wiki/index.php?title=Gert%20Hekma Gert Hekma] - Williamapercy.com</ref>
	*An introduction of the George Mosse Foundation, in English and in Dutch		*An introduction of the George Mosse Foundation, in English and in Dutch
	*Mosse Lectures Spring 2004		*Mosse Lectures Spring 2004

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 *[https://www.gerthekma.nl/docs/the-relevance-of-sade-for-society-today.html The relevance of Sade for society today], in: Gert Hekma & Lode Lauwaert (eds), ''De Sade Symposia'', in: ''Journal of the International Network of Sexual Ethics and Politics'' 3:1, (2015), 5-6.
 *[[Tony Duvert]]: The sad ending of a promising writer. ''Gay News'' (Dutch and English magazine), No. 307; March 2017.
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	<blockquote>''I was a happy child, that is beyond dispute. But, of course, it was a life without sex though. I masturbated many, many times and extensively and played with friends in the attic. It was erotic, but not sexual. It was a repressive milieu, so in that sense I do not look back at it that positively. I think that when you look at boys and yearn for them and that you don't know that you are gay or what it is; that is terrible.''</blockquote>		<blockquote>''I was a happy child, that is beyond dispute. But, of course, it was a life without sex though. I masturbated many, many times and extensively and played with friends in the attic. It was erotic, but not sexual. It was a repressive milieu, so in that sense I do not look back at it that positively. I think that when you look at boys and yearn for them and that you don't know that you are gay or what it is; that is terrible.''</blockquote>

	In the same interview, however, he gave controversial commentary on the Marquis de Sade and [[pedophilia]], arguing that Sade's philosophy demonstrates that pressure can be a benevolent force in sexual relations. He said:		In the same interview, however, he gave controversial commentary on the [[Marquis de Sade]] and [[pedophilia]], arguing that Sade's philosophy demonstrates that pressure can be a benevolent force in sexual relations. He said:

	<blockquote>''Sade gives you the impression that actually people need to be forced to enjoy sexual pleasure. De Sade's small book ''Philosophie dans le boudoir'' (1795) ''[...]'' is a lesbian novel ''[...]'' about a woman who has fallen in love with a girl. This woman invites this girl to her and she is then given lessons in love by a number of gentlemen and by the woman herself. And within one day she knows then that this entire Catholic faith which she adhered to so much, and which especially her mother adhered to; that it is talking total nonsense. [... T]his sexual initiation happens under a certain pressure, by both the Catholics and Sade. There is the idea that if it is about sex, no pressure may happen. That is the big problem with [[pedophilia]], because this involves unequal balances of power, and these men, they force boys to sex they do not want. As for Sade it is like''[,]'' you need to be forced a bit to learn what you like. We accept this in many, many areas. You are forced to go to school. You are forced as a child to eat your food. You are forced to crap and pee neatly at certain times. The child is being forced endlessly, but as for sex it suddenly is not allowed anymore. Sade indicates: exactly with a little pressure you learn how nice sex is.''</blockquote>		<blockquote>''Sade gives you the impression that actually people need to be forced to enjoy sexual pleasure. De Sade's small book ''Philosophie dans le boudoir'' (1795) ''[...]'' is a lesbian novel ''[...]'' about a woman who has fallen in love with a girl. This woman invites this girl to her and she is then given lessons in love by a number of gentlemen and by the woman herself. And within one day she knows then that this entire Catholic faith which she adhered to so much, and which especially her mother adhered to; that it is talking total nonsense. [... T]his sexual initiation happens under a certain pressure, by both the Catholics and Sade. There is the idea that if it is about sex, no pressure may happen. That is the big problem with [[pedophilia]], because this involves unequal balances of power, and these men, they force boys to sex they do not want. As for Sade it is like''[,]'' you need to be forced a bit to learn what you like. We accept this in many, many areas. You are forced to go to school. You are forced as a child to eat your food. You are forced to crap and pee neatly at certain times. The child is being forced endlessly, but as for sex it suddenly is not allowed anymore. Sade indicates: exactly with a little pressure you learn how nice sex is.''</blockquote>

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	After Rind et al. was unanimously condemned (but not refuted) by the United States Congress, Hekma wrote: "''It is incredible that there was not one sane and thinking member of Congress to oppose this resolution.''" (Book Ends, [https://www.gerthekma.nl/ewExternalFiles/Book%20Ends%204.pdf?target=%20blank Volume 3, No. 3, 2000, p. 368]).		After Rind et al. was unanimously condemned (but not refuted) by the United States Congress, Hekma wrote: "''It is incredible that there was not one sane and thinking member of Congress to oppose this resolution.''" (Book Ends, [https://www.gerthekma.nl/ewExternalFiles/Book%20Ends%204.pdf?target=%20blank Volume 3, No. 3, 2000, p. 368]).

	Hekma wrote an obituary for [[Frits Bernard]] (died May 2006), a Dutch psychologist, sexologist, homosexual activist, and key figure of the 1st wave of the [[MAP Movement]], in ''Sexualities'' (2007, below). In an interview with Martijn for ''OK Magazine'' (2004)<ref>[https://www.brongersma.info/Interview_with_Gert_Hekma_(Gay-_%26_Lesbian_Teacher) Brongersma.info: Interview with Gert Hekma]</ref>, Hekma recalls that he had erotic dreams about Santa Claus at 6 years of age, and said of his childhood:		Hekma wrote an obituary for [[Frits Bernard]] (died May 2006), a Dutch psychologist, sexologist, homosexual activist, and key figure of the 1st wave of the [[MAP Movement]], in ''Sexualities'' (2007, below).

			===Media scandals===

			In an interview with Martijn for ''OK Magazine'' (2004)<ref>[https://www.brongersma.info/Interview_with_Gert_Hekma_(Gay-_%26_Lesbian_Teacher) Brongersma.info: Interview with Gert Hekma]</ref>, Hekma recalls that he had erotic dreams about Santa Claus at 6 years of age, and said of his childhood:

	<blockquote>''I was a happy child, that is beyond dispute. But, of course, it was a life without sex though. I masturbated many, many times and extensively and played with friends in the attic. It was erotic, but not sexual. It was a repressive milieu, so in that sense I do not look back at it that positively. I think that when you look at boys and yearn for them and that you don't know that you are gay or what it is; that is terrible.''</blockquote>		<blockquote>''I was a happy child, that is beyond dispute. But, of course, it was a life without sex though. I masturbated many, many times and extensively and played with friends in the attic. It was erotic, but not sexual. It was a repressive milieu, so in that sense I do not look back at it that positively. I think that when you look at boys and yearn for them and that you don't know that you are gay or what it is; that is terrible.''</blockquote>

	In the same interview, he gave controversial commentary on the Marquis de Sade and [[pedophilia]], arguing that Sade's philosophy demonstrates that pressure can be a benevolent force in sexual relations. He said:		In the same interview, however, he gave controversial commentary on the Marquis de Sade and [[pedophilia]], arguing that Sade's philosophy demonstrates that pressure can be a benevolent force in sexual relations. He said:

			<blockquote>''Sade gives you the impression that actually people need to be forced to enjoy sexual pleasure. De Sade's small book ''Philosophie dans le boudoir'' (1795) ''[...]'' is a lesbian novel ''[...]'' about a woman who has fallen in love with a girl. This woman invites this girl to her and she is then given lessons in love by a number of gentlemen and by the woman herself. And within one day she knows then that this entire Catholic faith which she adhered to so much, and which especially her mother adhered to; that it is talking total nonsense. [... T]his sexual initiation happens under a certain pressure, by both the Catholics and Sade. There is the idea that if it is about sex, no pressure may happen. That is the big problem with [[pedophilia]], because this involves unequal balances of power, and these men, they force boys to sex they do not want. As for Sade it is like''[,]'' you need to be forced a bit to learn what you like. We accept this in many, many areas. You are forced to go to school. You are forced as a child to eat your food. You are forced to crap and pee neatly at certain times. The child is being forced endlessly, but as for sex it suddenly is not allowed anymore. Sade indicates: exactly with a little pressure you learn how nice sex is.''</blockquote>

			In 2007, Hekma received media coverage and death threats after supporting the idea proposed by a group of adolescents, to include a canal boat for gay youth at the Amsterdam Gay Pride. Hekma's discussion and response to these scandals can be found here.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20200807015936/http://www.williamapercy.com/wiki/index.php?title=Scandal_2007 Archive of Percy Wiki: 2007 Scandal]</ref> In 2014, he co-created a petition addressed to the Supreme Court of the Netherlands, requesting that the Dutch Supreme Court not ban the MAP association [[Vereniging MARTIJN]]. His support of MARTIJN resulted in death threats and an attempted burglary.

	<blockquote>''Sade gives you the impression that actually people need to be forced to enjoy sexual pleasure. De Sade's small book ''Philosophie dans le boudoir'' (1795) ''[...]'' is a lesbian novel ''[...]'' about a woman who has fallen in love with a girl. This woman invites this girl to her and she is then given lessons in love by a number of gentlemen and by the woman herself. And within one day she knows then that this entire Catholic faith which she adhered to so much, and which especially her mother adhered to; that it is talking total nonsense. And that you should do everything exactly the other way around than what the Catholic faith has taught you. And this sexual initiation happens under a certain pressure, by both the Catholics and Sade. There is the idea that if it is about sex, no pressure may happen. That is the big problem with pedophilia, because this involves unequal balances of power, and these men, they force boys to sex they do not want. As for Sade it is like''[,]'' you need to be forced a bit to learn what you like. We accept this in many, many areas. You are forced to go to school. You are forced as a child to eat your food. You are forced to crap and pee neatly at certain times. The child is being forced endlessly, but as for sex it suddenly is not allowed anymore. Sade indicates: exactly with a little pressure you learn how nice sex is.''</blockquote>		===Broader perspective===

	In 2007, Hekma received media coverage and death threats after supporting the idea proposed by a group of adolescents, to include a canal boat for gay youth at the Amsterdam Gay Pride.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20200807015936/http://www.williamapercy.com/wiki/index.php?title=Scandal_2007 Archive of Percy Wiki: 2007 Scandal]</ref> In 2014, he co-created a petition addressed to the Supreme Court of the Netherlands, requesting that the Dutch Supreme Court not ban the MAP association [[Vereniging MARTIJN]]. His support of MARTIJN resulted in death threats and an attempted burglary. Hekma was not a pedophile, and was in a lifelong adult-adult partnership with sociologist Mattias Duyves (b. 1953). The couple were together for more than 40 years, with Hekma meeting Duyves in 1977 and marrying in 2007. Previously, Duyves had once been a sexual partner of [[Michel Foucault]].		Hekma was not himself a pedophile, and was in a lifelong adult-adult partnership with sociologist Mattias Duyves (b. 1953). The couple were together for more than 40 years, with Hekma meeting Duyves in 1977 and marrying in 2007. Previously, Duyves had once been a sexual partner of [[Michel Foucault]].
	[[File:Gert Hekma (left) and partner Mattias, in Portugal, 1984.jpg\|thumb\|220px\|Gert Hekma (left) and partner Mattias, in Portugal, 1984]]		[[File:Gert Hekma (left) and partner Mattias, in Portugal, 1984.jpg\|thumb\|220px\|Gert Hekma (left) and partner Mattias, in Portugal, 1984]]

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	'''Gert Hekma''' (24 September 1951 – 19 April 2022) was a Dutch anthropologist and sociologist, known for his research, publications, and public statements about (homo)sexuality, including pedophilia and sadomasochism. He taught gay and lesbian studies at the University of Amsterdam from 1984 to 2017. He served as editor or editorial board member of many periodicals, including ''Sexualities'' (1998-death), founded by [[Ken Plummer]], [[Paidika]]: The Journal of Paedophilia (1988-1997), ''GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies'' (1993-2005) , and the ''[[Journal of Homosexuality]]'' (1985-death), ran until recently by the MAP ~~allied~~ psychologist [[John P. De Cecco]].		'''Gert Hekma''' (24 September 1951 – 19 April 2022) was a Dutch anthropologist and sociologist, known for his research, publications, and public statements about (homo)sexuality, including pedophilia and sadomasochism. He taught gay and lesbian studies at the University of Amsterdam from 1984 to 2017. He served as editor or editorial board member of many periodicals, including ''Sexualities'' (1998-death), founded by [[Ken Plummer]], [[Paidika]]: The Journal of Paedophilia (1988-1997), ''GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies'' (1993-2005) , and the ''[[Journal of Homosexuality]]'' (1985-death), ran until recently by the MAP ally psychologist [[John P. De Cecco]].

	In youth, Hekma was a member of the radical "Red Faggots" (Dutch: "Rooie Flikkers"). Hekma was a prolific book collector, and had a fetish for satin. Hekma advocated against masculinity, paternalism, traditional gender roles, and for a return to sexual practice over sexual identity.		In youth, Hekma was a member of the radical "Red Faggots" (Dutch: "Rooie Flikkers"). Hekma was a prolific book collector, and had a fetish for satin. Hekma advocated against masculinity, paternalism, traditional gender roles, and for a return to sexual practice over sexual identity.
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	In the book reviews section for ''Sexualities'', Hekma wrote on relevant authors including [[Bruce Rind]], historian [https://en.ua1lib.org/book/13428246/825aac Phillip Jenkins], and [[Rudiger Lautmann]]. On the Rind et al. (1998) controversy, Hekma wrote:		In the book reviews section for ''Sexualities'', Hekma wrote on relevant authors including [[Bruce Rind]], historian [https://en.ua1lib.org/book/13428246/825aac Phillip Jenkins], and [[Rudiger Lautmann]]. On the [[Rind_et_al\|Rind et al. (1998) controversy]], Hekma wrote:

	<blockquote>''The conclusions are clear. There are victims but for most boys sex with adults does not create damage. Relations with adult women are experienced as a form of sexual initiation. Those with men are more problematic because boys will often start to feel insecure about sexual orientation and gender identity. These problems are not inherent in the relation but ''[exist]'' in a social context that abhors unmasculinity and homosexuality.'' (Book Ends, [https://doi.org/10.1177/136346000003003005 Vol. 1, No. 4, 1999, p. 505]).</blockquote>		<blockquote>''The conclusions are clear. There are victims but for most boys sex with adults does not create damage. Relations with adult women are experienced as a form of sexual initiation. Those with men are more problematic because boys will often start to feel insecure about sexual orientation and gender identity. These problems are not inherent in the relation but ''[exist]'' in a social context that abhors unmasculinity and homosexuality.'' (Book Ends, [https://doi.org/10.1177/136346000003003005 Vol. 1, No. 4, 1999, p. 505]).</blockquote>
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	<blockquote>''I was a happy child, that is beyond dispute. But, of course, it was a life without sex though. I masturbated many, many times and extensively and played with friends in the attic. It was erotic, but not sexual. It was a repressive milieu, so in that sense I do not look back at it that positively. I think that when you look at boys and yearn for them and that you don't know that you are gay or what it is; that is terrible.''</blockquote>		<blockquote>''I was a happy child, that is beyond dispute. But, of course, it was a life without sex though. I masturbated many, many times and extensively and played with friends in the attic. It was erotic, but not sexual. It was a repressive milieu, so in that sense I do not look back at it that positively. I think that when you look at boys and yearn for them and that you don't know that you are gay or what it is; that is terrible.''</blockquote>

	In the same interview, ~~his comments about~~ the ~~Maquis~~ de Sade, ~~his interpretation~~ that Sade's philosophy demonstrates that pressure can be a benevolent force in sexual relations ~~- would attract much controversy~~. He said:		In the same interview, he gave controversial commentary on the Marquis de Sade and [[pedophilia]], arguing that Sade's philosophy demonstrates that pressure can be a benevolent force in sexual relations. He said:

	<blockquote>''Sade gives you the impression that actually people need to be forced to enjoy sexual pleasure. De Sade's small book ''Philosophie dans le boudoir'' (1795) ''[...]'' is a lesbian novel ''[...]'' about a woman who has fallen in love with a girl. This woman invites this girl to her and she is then given lessons in love by a number of gentlemen and by the woman herself. And within one day she knows then that this entire Catholic faith which she adhered to so much, and which especially her mother adhered to; that it is talking total nonsense. And that you should do everything exactly the other way around than what the Catholic faith has taught you. And this sexual initiation happens under a certain pressure, by both the Catholics and Sade. There is the idea that if it is about sex, no pressure may happen. That is the big problem with ~~pedophelia~~, because this involves unequal balances of power, and these men, they force boys to sex they do not want. As for Sade it is like''[,]'' you need to be forced a bit to learn what you like. We accept this in many, many areas. You are forced to go to school. You are forced as a child to eat your food. You are forced to crap and pee neatly at certain times. The child is being forced endlessly, but as for sex it suddenly is not allowed anymore. Sade indicates: exactly with a little pressure you learn how nice sex is.''</blockquote>		<blockquote>''Sade gives you the impression that actually people need to be forced to enjoy sexual pleasure. De Sade's small book ''Philosophie dans le boudoir'' (1795) ''[...]'' is a lesbian novel ''[...]'' about a woman who has fallen in love with a girl. This woman invites this girl to her and she is then given lessons in love by a number of gentlemen and by the woman herself. And within one day she knows then that this entire Catholic faith which she adhered to so much, and which especially her mother adhered to; that it is talking total nonsense. And that you should do everything exactly the other way around than what the Catholic faith has taught you. And this sexual initiation happens under a certain pressure, by both the Catholics and Sade. There is the idea that if it is about sex, no pressure may happen. That is the big problem with pedophilia, because this involves unequal balances of power, and these men, they force boys to sex they do not want. As for Sade it is like''[,]'' you need to be forced a bit to learn what you like. We accept this in many, many areas. You are forced to go to school. You are forced as a child to eat your food. You are forced to crap and pee neatly at certain times. The child is being forced endlessly, but as for sex it suddenly is not allowed anymore. Sade indicates: exactly with a little pressure you learn how nice sex is.''</blockquote>

	In 2007, Hekma received media coverage and death threats after supporting the idea proposed by a group of adolescents, to include a canal boat for gay youth at the Amsterdam Gay Pride.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20200807015936/http://www.williamapercy.com/wiki/index.php?title=Scandal_2007 Archive of Percy Wiki: 2007 Scandal]</ref> In 2014, ~~Hekma~~ co-created a petition addressed to the Supreme Court of the Netherlands, requesting that the Dutch Supreme Court not ban MAP association [[Vereniging MARTIJN]]. His support of MARTIJN resulted in death threats and an attempted burglary. Hekma was not a pedophile, and was in a lifelong adult-adult partnership sociologist Mattias Duyves (1953)~~, who~~ were together for more than ~~forty~~ years. Duyves had been a sexual partner of [[Michel Foucault]]~~, with Hekma meeting Duyves in 1977 and marrying in 2007~~.		In 2007, Hekma received media coverage and death threats after supporting the idea proposed by a group of adolescents, to include a canal boat for gay youth at the Amsterdam Gay Pride.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20200807015936/http://www.williamapercy.com/wiki/index.php?title=Scandal_2007 Archive of Percy Wiki: 2007 Scandal]</ref> In 2014, he co-created a petition addressed to the Supreme Court of the Netherlands, requesting that the Dutch Supreme Court not ban the MAP association [[Vereniging MARTIJN]]. His support of MARTIJN resulted in death threats and an attempted burglary. Hekma was not a pedophile, and was in a lifelong adult-adult partnership with sociologist Mattias Duyves (b. 1953). The couple were together for more than 40 years, with Hekma meeting Duyves in 1977 and marrying in 2007. Previously, Duyves had once been a sexual partner of [[Michel Foucault]].
	[[File:Gert Hekma (left) and partner Mattias, in Portugal, 1984.jpg\|thumb\|220px\|Gert Hekma (left) and partner Mattias, in Portugal, 1984]]		[[File:Gert Hekma (left) and partner Mattias, in Portugal, 1984.jpg\|thumb\|220px\|Gert Hekma (left) and partner Mattias, in Portugal, 1984]]