

An edition of Out in the field (1996)
reflections of lesbian and gay anthropologists
By Ellen Lewin,William L. Leap
Publish Date
1996
Publisher
University of Illinois Press
Language
eng
Pages
322
Description:
Out in Public addresses, and engages us in, the new and exciting directions in the emerging field of lesbian/gay anthropology. The authors offer a deep conversation about the meaning of sexuality, subjectivity and culture. The book affirms the importance of recognizing gay and lesbian social issues within the arena of public anthropology; explores critical concerns of gay activism in a variety of global settings, from the U.S., the European Union, Singapore, Nigeria, India, Nicaragua, and Guadalajara; offers a unique focus on the politics of being gay and lesbian, in cross-cultural perspective; deals with broad-ranging issues that affect human sexuality and human rights globally. Winner of the 2009 Ruth Benedict Prize in the category of "Best Anthology."