ISBN:
1280550864
,
9781280550867
,
080325797X
,
9780803257979
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (xiv, 213 p.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Print version Becoming two-spirit
DDC:
306.766208997
Keywords:
Indian gays North America
;
Male homosexuality North America
;
North America
;
Indian gays
;
Male homosexuality
;
Indian gays
;
Male homosexuality
;
Homosexuality
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Gay Studies
;
Indian gays
;
Male homosexuality
;
Homosexualität
;
Indianer
;
North America
;
Nordamerika
;
Indianer
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Becoming Two-Spirit, the first book to take an in-depth look at contemporary American Indian gender diversity. Drawing on a wealth of observations from interviews, oral histories, and meetings and ceremonies, Brian Joseph Gilley provides an intimate view of how Two-Spirit men in Colorado and Oklahoma struggle to redefine themselves and their communities
Description / Table of Contents:
Seeking self- and social acceptanceFrom gay to Indian -- Adapting to homophobia among Indians -- The aesthetics of an identity -- Cultural compromise at work -- Mending the hoop -- Difference and social belonging in Indian country.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-208) and index. - Description based on print version record
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