Murray, Stephen O., & Roscoe, Will. (1997). Islamic Homosexualities: Culture, History, and Literature. New York: New York Univesity Press. 331 pages.
Wide-ranging in geographical scope, the book is divided in three sections: literature, history, and anthropology. Not much on women. Available at the SF Public Library.
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Saturday, January 9, 2010
A Jihad for Love, directed by Parvez Sharma
Sharma, Parvez (Director). (2007). A Jihad for Love [Documentary film]. United States: First Run Features. 81 minutes.
Available in DVD or streaming format from Netflix. The Netflix summary:
Available in DVD or streaming format from Netflix. The Netflix summary:
Documenting the quandary of gay Muslims via the perspective of subjects from countries such as India, Iran and Turkey, director Parvez Sharma chronicles their struggles to square their sexual orientation with their faith, which forbids homosexuality. Relating their compelling tales to the camera, the subjects (most expatriates) cling to their Islamic ideals in the face of a sharia interpretation that imposes the death penalty for homosexual acts.Winner of the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Documentary, 2009. Available for purchase from First Run Features.
With Respect to Sex, by Gayatri Reddy
Reddy, Gayatri. (2005). With Respect to Sex: Negotiating Hijra Identity in South India. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. 320 pages.
An anthropological investigation. Eric owns a copy. Available at the SF Public Library.
An anthropological investigation. Eric owns a copy. Available at the SF Public Library.
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.
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 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.
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.
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