The Third Sex
Kathoey: Thailand's Ladyboys
Seiten
2014
|
Main
Souvenir Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-285-64259-1 (ISBN)
Souvenir Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-285-64259-1 (ISBN)
- Titel ist leider vergriffen;
keine Neuauflage - Artikel merken
The kathoey, the Thai term for ladyboys, have long been part of the cultural landscape of Thailand. Though they're a leading tourist attraction, the glamorous and attractive men who are now women are also a modern expression of an archaic tradition.
Who are the ladyboys? Richard Totman introduces us to three individuals who started life as boys, but while at school decided to become kathoey. In The Third Sex, we follow their rites-of-passage as they become fully fledged kathoey, as their adult lives are witness to attitudes towards trans-gender in Thailand and the Western world. The Third Sex is a perceptive, accessible guide to the cultural, historical, religious, biological and psychological aspects of being trans-gender.
The description of the kathoey is part of a wider discussion on trans-gender. 'Third sex' groups form part of many ancient communities, originating in beliefs that pre-date doctrinaire religions. Some religions, such as Buddhism, embrace trans-gendered individuals, but the role of other religions has led to persecution and repression. Many communities accept a 'third sex', from Thailand and Samoa to American Indians and the Philippines. Only in the West has savage repression occurred.
Who are the ladyboys? Richard Totman introduces us to three individuals who started life as boys, but while at school decided to become kathoey. In The Third Sex, we follow their rites-of-passage as they become fully fledged kathoey, as their adult lives are witness to attitudes towards trans-gender in Thailand and the Western world. The Third Sex is a perceptive, accessible guide to the cultural, historical, religious, biological and psychological aspects of being trans-gender.
The description of the kathoey is part of a wider discussion on trans-gender. 'Third sex' groups form part of many ancient communities, originating in beliefs that pre-date doctrinaire religions. Some religions, such as Buddhism, embrace trans-gendered individuals, but the role of other religions has led to persecution and repression. Many communities accept a 'third sex', from Thailand and Samoa to American Indians and the Philippines. Only in the West has savage repression occurred.
Dr. Richard Totman was a Fellow of Oxford University, a theatre Director and has taught in Thailand. Souvenir Press have previously published his Social Causes of Illness and Mind, Stress and Health.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.5.2014 |
---|---|
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 240 x 240 mm |
Gewicht | 300 g |
Themenwelt | Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies |
ISBN-10 | 0-285-64259-6 / 0285642596 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-285-64259-1 / 9780285642591 |
Zustand | Neuware |
Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
Mehr entdecken
aus dem Bereich
aus dem Bereich
wie sich das weibliche Gehirn jetzt verändert und Sie diese neue …
Buch | Hardcover (2023)
Mosaik (Verlag)
24,00 €
Buch | Softcover (2023)
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH (Verlag)
34,95 €