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Love In A Different Climate : Men Who Have Sex With Men In India
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In This Carefully Researched And Finely Written Work, Jeremy Seabrook Deals With Subjects Rarely Discussed In Western Narratives About South Asia. Going Beyond A Straightforward Contextualisation Of The Gatoei (Ladyboys) In Thailand And The Hijara (Eunuchs) Of India, He Unravels The Less Familiar And More Complex Territory Of Homosexual And Homoerotic Encounters In General, And Asks How Valid Western Models Of Sexual Identity Are In The South Asian Context, And How Effective They Might Be In Dealing With Global Issues Of Sexual Health, Hiv Awareness And Gender Politics.Much Of The Book Is Based On Interviews Which Reveal The Extent Of The Complexity At Play: Wives Who Traditionally Vacate The Marital Bed To Accommodate Their Husbands Friends; Kotispassive Male Sex Partners Of Menmany Of Whom Will Be Married But See Their Relations With The Kotis As Fulfilling Their Destinies As Males; The Fundamentalist Politicians Who Curse The Western Influence Of Gay Liberation And Continue To Justify The Punishment Of Life Imprisonment For Homosexuality; And The Activist Groups Who Are Working Towards A Clearer And More Helpful Understanding Of Contemporary Issues.The First Work Of Its Kind On India, Love In A Different Climate Reveals How A Traditional Shrouding In Mystery Of Sexual Difference Is Slowly But Surely Giving Way To A More Open And Essentially Local Celebration Of That Difference.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Love in a Different Climate'? A: The book explores homosexual and homoerotic encounters in India, challenging Western models of sexual identity and discussing issues like sexual health, HIV awareness, and gender politics.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Love in a Different Climate'? A: The author is Jeremy Seabrook, known for his insightful examinations of cultural and social issues.
- Q: What type of research is presented in this book? A: The book is based on interviews and extensive research, revealing complex personal narratives and societal views on homosexuality in India.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Love in a Different Climate' published? A: The book was published on July 17, 1999.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the first edition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What category does 'Love in a Different Climate' fall under? A: It falls under the category of LGBTQ+ Demographic Studies.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book discusses themes of sexual identity, societal attitudes towards homosexuality, and the impact of cultural and political factors on sexual health in India.