Emerging Lesbian Voices from Japan

by Sharon Chalmers

Overview

Lesbian Sexuality has remained largely ignored in Japan despite increasing exposure of disadvantaged minority groups, including gay men. This book is the first comprehensive academic exploration of contemporary lesbian sexuality in Japanese society. The author employs an interdisciplinary approach and this book will be of great value to those working or interested in the areas of Japanese, lesbian and gender studies as well as Japanese history, anthropology and cultural studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415865227
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/15/2014
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Sharon Chalmers is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Centre for Cultural Research, University of Western Sydney.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Mirror Cracks Part I:Inside/Outside Circles of Silence Section 1: A Different Conversation Section 2: Lesbian (in)visability in Japan: past and present 2. Marking the 'lesbian' in Japanese society 3. Per-forming Bodies 4. What's in a Family? 5. Female Friendship: japanese lesbian culture(s) and communities Part II: Inside - Outside Circles of Silence Appendix A