Different Rainbows, edited by Peter Drucker

Drucker, Peter (ed.). (2000). Different Rainbows. London: Gay Men's Press.

Although the writings date mostly from the mid-1990s, they are very well done and should be a good starting point for research on contemporary conditions in the regions addressed, which include Mexico, Brazil, Nicaragua, and Latin American in general; South Africa, Kenya, Southeast Asia, and China.

Most chapters include references to pre-modern history in the region as well as contemporary conditions. A recurring theme is the limitation of defining LGBTQ life in terms of U.S. and European experiences. The introduction and conclusion deal clearly and directly with such issues.

Pete owns a copy. Available in the SF Public Library.

The Emerging Lesbian, by Tse-lan D. Sang

San, Tse-lan D. (2003). The Emerging Lesbian: Female Same-sex Desire in Modern China. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. 392 pages.

Includes chapters on lesbians in pre-modern China, Republican China, contemporary China, and contemporary Taiwan. Available at the SF Public Library.

The Fragile Scholar, by Song Geng

Geng, Song. (2004). The Fragile Scholar: Power and Masculinity in Chinese Culture. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press. 256 pages.

A contemporary Chinese scholar analyzing traditional Chinese gender issues. Chapters include "Jasper-like Face and Rosy Lips: Same-sex Desire and the Male Body," and "Homosexual Desire: Heroism, Misogyny, and the Male Bond." First 48 pages available on Google Books. University of Washington Press edition available at Amazon.

The Dictionary of Homophobia, by Louis-Georges Tin

Tin, Louis-Georges. (2008). The Dictionary of Homophobia: A Global History of Gay & Lesbian Experience. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press. Translated by Marek Redburn. Originally published in French in 2003. 495 pages.

Definitely a French and European bias, but also includes articles on other places of the world. An excellent starting point for student research on any topic that it addresses. See pages 22-24 for list of topics.

Available at the SF Public Library. Should keep a copy on hand for classroom reference. Available at Amazon.

Passions of the Cut Sleeve, by Bret Hinsch

Hinsch, Bret. (1990). Passions of the Cut Sleeve: The Male Homosexual Tradition in China. Berkeley: University of California Press. 232 pages.

The definitive work (in English, at least) on male homosexual topics in pre-modern Chinese history. Not difficult to read. Substantial use of primary sources, both historical and literary. Pete owns a copy. Available from the SF Public Library in print and digitally.

Becoming Visible, edited by Kevin Jennings

Jennings, Kevin (ed.). (1994). Becoming Visible. Los Angeles: Alyson Publications. 297 pages.

A little old, but an excellent reader for a high school LGBTQ course. Three sections:

• Pre-modern history: Ancient Greece and Rome, Ancient China, Berdache, women in early modern U.S.
  
• Emergence of the Modern Gay Movement: Almost exclusively U.S.
  
• Eighties and Nineties: Mostly about the U.S.
  

Very thoughtfully edited volume. Includes the historiographical issues as well as straight content. Each chapter includes a variety of short readings. Should definitely consider as a text for all students. It's out of print, but we could probably find enough used copies. Available at the SF Public Library.

The chapter "Gays around the Globe" is marginally useful. The Danish articles are way out of date; the Chinese articles from Washington Post are useless; the pieces by Indian lesbians and gay Muslim are better but very short.