Gender Diversity in Indonesia: Sexuality, Islam and Queer Selves

By Sharyn Graham Davies

Book Overview

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'.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415695937
• ISBN13: 9780415695930
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"