Gender Diversity in Indonesia : Sexuality, Islam and Queer Selves.

Same-sex relations, transvestism and cross-gender behaviour have long been noted amongst a wide range of Indonesian peoples. This book explores dominant theories of gender and sexuality in relation to gender diversity in Indonesia. It discusses in particular intersexed groups, such as 'calalai&...

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Main Author: Davies, Sharyn Graham
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken : Taylor & Francis, 2010
Series:ASAA women in Asia series.
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Summary:Same-sex relations, transvestism and cross-gender behaviour have long been noted amongst a wide range of Indonesian peoples. This book explores dominant theories of gender and sexuality in relation to gender diversity in Indonesia. It discusses in particular intersexed groups, such as 'calalai', 'calabai' and 'bissu'.
Physical Description:1 online resource (276 pages).
ISBN:9780203860953
0203860950
1282572105
9781282572102
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.