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Out in Public: Reinventing Lesbian Gay Anthropology in a Globalizing World (Readings in Engaged Anthropology)

By Ellen Lewin , William L. Leap

Book information

Year
2009
ISBN
1405191023, 9781405191029
LCC
HQ75.5 .O935 2009
Open Library ID
OL22696240M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2112371 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
384\372
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

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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