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With Respect to Sex: Negotiating Hijra Identity in South India (Worlds of Desire: The Chicago Series on Sexuality, Gender, and C,Used
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With Respect to Sex is an intimate ethnography that offers a provocative account of sexual and social difference in India. The subjects of this study are hijras or the 'third sex' of India, individuals who occupy a unique, liminal space between male and female, sacred and profane. Hijras are men who sacrifice their genitalia to a goddess in return for the power to confer fertility on newlyweds and newborn children, a ritual role they are respected for, at the same time as they are stigmatized for their ambiguous sexuality. By focusing on the hijra community, Reddy sheds new light on Indian society and the intricate negotiations of identity across various domains of everyday life. Further, by reframing hijra identity through the local economy of respect, this ethnography highlights the complex relationships between local and global, sexual and moral, economies.This book will be regarded as the definitive work on hijras, one that will be of enormous interest to anthropologists, students of South Asian culture, and specialists in gender, queer, and sexuality studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'With Respect to Sex'? A: The book primarily explores the identity and social dynamics of hijras, the 'third sex' in India, discussing their unique cultural roles and the complexities of their identities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'With Respect to Sex' is Gayatri Reddy, an anthropologist known for her work on South Asian culture and gender studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on July 1, 2005.
- Q: What type of book is 'With Respect to Sex'? A: This book is an ethnographic study, providing an intimate account of hijra identity and the cultural context surrounding it.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 310 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include sexual and social difference, respect within local economies, and the intricate negotiations of identity in everyday life.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is regarded as a definitive work on hijras and is suitable for anthropologists, students, and specialists in gender and sexuality studies.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: What makes this book a significant contribution to its field? A: The book sheds new light on the hijra community and challenges conventional understandings of gender and sexuality in Indian society.