Out in Public: Reinventing Lesbian / Gay Anthropology in a Globalizing World

Out in Public: Reinventing Lesbian / Gay Anthropology in a Globalizing World
ISBN-10
1405191023
ISBN-13
9781405191029
Category
Social Science
Pages
385
Language
English
Published
2009-05-04
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Authors
Ellen Lewin, William L. Leap

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. 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"

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