

An edition of Women's sexualities and masculinities in a globalizing Asia (2007)
By Saskia Wieringa,Evelyn Blackwood,Abha Bhaiya
Publish Date
May 1, 2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Language
eng
Pages
288
Description:
Through detailed studies, this collection of writings by academics and activists explores the emergence of contemporary lesbian and butch/femme relationships and communities throughout Asia and their location within the context of nationalist struggles, religious fundamentalism, state gender regimes and global queer movements.
subjects: Social conditions, Lesbianism, Lesbians, LGBTQ activism, LGBTQ anthropology, Ruth Benedict Prize, Asia, social conditions, Gender identity, Social history, Women, Female Homosexuality, Lesbianisme, Lesbiennes, Conditions sociales, Identité sexuelle, Histoire sociale, Femmes, Sex role, Gender studies: women, Lesbian studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE, Society
Places: Asia