Women's Sexualities and Masculinities in a Globalizing Asia

Winner of the 2007 Ruth Benedict Award! A unique collection of writings by both academic and activist scholars on women's same-sex sexualities and female masculinities in a globalizing Asia. Through richly detailed studies, contributors explore the emergence of contemporary lesbian and butch/femme relationships and communities throughout Asia and their location within the context of nationalist struggles, religious fundamentalism, state gender regimes, and global queer movements.

Evelyn Blackwood is Associate Professor in Anthropology and Women’s Studies, Purdue University. Saskia E. Wieringa is Senior Research Fellow, The University of Amsterdam, and Director of the International Women’s Center and Archives in Amsterdam. Abha Bhaiya is a founding member of Jagori, a feminist resource center based in Delhi.