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

Lewin, Ellen; Leap, William L.

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"

Details

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2009-05-04

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781405191012

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Dimensions: 243.8cm x167.6cm

Pages: 384.0