Gender Diversity in Indonesia Sexuality, Islam and Queer Selves |
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| Author:
| Davies, Sharyn Graham |
| Series title: | ASAA Women in Asia Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-37569-6 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2010 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $200.00 |
Book Description:
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Same-sex relations, transvestism and cross-gender behaviour have long been noted amongst a wide range of Indonesian peoples. Based on extensive ethnographic research, 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'.
Same-sex relations, transvestism and cross-gender behaviour have long been noted amongst a wide range of Indonesian peoples. Based on extensive ethnographic research, 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'.