Same Sex, Different Cultures

"Because homoerotic relations can be found in so many cultures, Gilbert Herdt argues that we should think of these relations as part of the human condition. This new cross-cultural study of gays, lesbi"

Gilbert H Herdt

* Introduction: Gays and Lesbians Across Cultures * Cultural Myths About Homosexuality * Same-Gender Relations in Nonwestern Cultures * Coming of Age and Coming Out Ceremonies Across Cultures * Sexual Lifeways and Homosexuality in Developing Countries * Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals in Contemporary Society * Conclusion: Culture and Empowerment in Sexual Minorities