Queer Voices from Japan - First Person Narratives from Japan's Sexual Minorities (Paperback)

Queer Voices from Japan examines the wide range of queer voices in Japan, and the longevity that these minority communities have enjoyed in society. Mark McLelland, Katsuhiko Suganuma, and James Welker bring together historical and contemporary narratives that contribute to the study of sexual identities in Japan. These essays trace the evolution of queer voices in Japan with analyses of the presence of homosexuality in the Japanese Imperial Army, the development of Japan's first gay bars, and same-sex experiences in the pre- and post-war periods. This book offers a variety of perspectives including a range of male-to-female and female-to-male transgender voices and experiences. The broad scope of this volume makes it an invaluable text for understanding the development of Japanese sex and gender categories in the twentieth century. Queer Voices from Japan is a compelling read that will appeal to those interested in Asian studies and human sexuality.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	New Studies in Modern Japan
Release date:	March 2007
First published:	April 2007
Editors:	Mark McLelland • Katsuhiko Suganuma • James Welker
Contributors:	Oguiya Afu • Sunagawa Hideki • Sawbe Hitomi • Toyama Hitomi • Hirano Hiroaki • Sugita Hitoshi • Akira the Hustler
Dimensions:	231 x 153 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	372
ISBN-13:	978-0-7391-2159-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gay & Lesbian studies > Gay studies (Gay men) Promotions
LSN:	0-7391-2159-6
Barcode:	9780739121597

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