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Genders, Transgenders and Sexualities in Japan (Asia's Transformations)

By Mark McLelland , Romit Dasgupta

Book information

Year
2005
ISBN
041535370X, 9780415353700, 9780203346839
LCC
HQ1075.5.J3 G46 2005
Open Library ID
OL22634644M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1549857 bytes)
Pages
240\242
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Incorporating Japanese language materials and field-based research, this compelling collection of essays takes a comparative look at the changing notions of gender and sexual diversity in Japan, considering both heterosexual and non-heterosexual histories, lifestyles and identities. Written by key Japanese authors and Western scholars the volume examines how non-conformist individuals have questioned received notions and challenged social norms relating to sex and gender. The chapters depict the plurality of gender positions; from housewives opposed to gender roles within marriage to heterosexual men wishing to be more involved in family life. Including material not previously published in English, this volume gives an overview of the important changes taking place in gender and sexuality studies within Japanese scholarship.

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