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Sociolegal control of homosexuality : a multi-nation comparison / edited by Donald J. West and Richard Green.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Perspectives in sexuality.
- Perspectives in sexuality
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Homosexuality--Cross-cultural studies.
- Homosexuality.
- Homosexuality--Law and legislation--Cross-cultural studies.
- Gay men--Legal status, laws, etc.
- Gay men.
- Gay men--Mental health.
- Lesbians--Legal status, laws, etc.
- Lesbians.
- Lesbians--Mental health.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (373 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2002.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Plenum Press, c1997.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- 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£.
- 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.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-280-20696-9
- 9786610206964
- 0-306-47142-6
- OCLC:
- 923696258
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