Out in the field
Ellen Lewin, William L. Leap · 1996
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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."
Book details
- Year
- 1996
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press
- Editions
- 1
- Pages
- 328
- ISBN
- 9780252065187
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