Same sex, different cultures : exploring gay and lesbian lives /

Because homoerotic relations can be found in so many cultures, Gilbert Herdt argues that we should think of these relations as part of the human condition. This new cross-cultural study of gays, lesbians, and bisexuals around the world, Same Sex, Different Cultures provides a unique perspective on m...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Herdt, Gilbert H., 1949-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, 1997.
Temas:
Homosexuality.
Lesbianism.
Gay men > Cross-cultural studies.
Lesbians > Cross-cultural studies.
Social history.
Homosexuality > sociology
Social Conditions
Homosexuality
Homosexuality, Female
Homosexualité.
Lesbianisme.
Homosexuels masculins > Études transculturelles.
Lesbiennes > Études transculturelles.
Histoire sociale.
homosexuality.
social history.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Gay Studies.
Social history
Gay men
Lesbianism
Lesbians
Homoseksualiteit.
Cross-cultural studies
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction: Gays and lesbians across cultures
  • Cultural myths about homosexuality
  • Same-gender relations in Nonwestern cultures
  • Coming of age and coming out ceremonies across cultures
  • Sexual lifeways and homosexuality in developing countries
  • Lesbians, gays, and bisexuals in contemporary society
  • Conclusion: Culture and empowerment of sexual minorities.

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