Sociolegal Control of Homosexuality: A Multi-Nation Comparison

by Donald J. West (Editor), Richard Green (Editor)

Overview

Despite the gains made by gay rights movements throughout the world, there are still areas in which homosexuals and their relationships are targeted as immoral and criminal. Sociolegal Control of Homosexuality, a comprehensive, up-to-date examination of governmental and religious reaction to issues of sexual orientation in regions - such as Asia and the Middle East - not often covered in English language publications, includes:
• a sampling of international legislation, both proscriptive and liberal
• the effects of fundamentalist religious movements
• new scientific information concerning the origin of sexual orientation, and much more! £/LIST£

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780306455322
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	10/31/1997
Series:	Perspectives in Sexuality
Edition description:	2002
Pages:	354
Product dimensions:	7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

South Africa.- Zimbabwe.- China.- Japan.- Mexico.- Bolivia.- Islam.- Pakistan.- Singapore.- The United States.- Canada.- European International Control.- England.- Russia.- The Czech and Slovak Republics.- Germany.- Austria.- Belgium.- The Netherlands.- Supposed Origins of Homosexuality and Implications for Social Control.

Editorial Reviews

‘This book should be of great interest to anyone who follows issues related to the control of same-sex havior and identity through legal, social, and policy means. This engrossing book allows the reader to contemplate some of the shifts ... and what future changes might be anticipated in countries around the world. It would be a welcome addition to any bookshelf for the lessons it teaches us about the importance of appreciating and understanding the effects of culture on both social control of behavior and social change.'

From the Publisher

Examines sociological, historical, and philosophical trends in attitudes and laws regarding male and female homosexuality in 20 countries. An introductory chapter overviews contemporary academic thinking and research on the origins of homosexual behaviors and implications for social control. Chapters on countries including South Africa, the Islamic world, Singapore, and Russia describe background and consequences of legislation and discuss themes such the rise of fundamentalist religious movements, new research in biological factors of sexual orientation, and revolutionary moves against discrimination in countries once known as repressive. A final chapter examines emerging trends and inconsistencies across nations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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