Sex and Sexualities in Contemporary Indonesia

Sexual Politics, Health, Diversity and Representations

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
Cover of the book Sex and Sexualities in Contemporary Indonesia by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781317910961
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: December 5, 2014
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781317910961
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: December 5, 2014
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Winner of the 2015 Ruth Benedict Prize for Outstanding Edited Volume

Sex, sexuality and sexual relationships are hotly debated in Indonesia, triggering complex and often passionate responses. This innovative volume explores these issues in a variety of ways. It highlights historical and newer forms of sexual diversity, as well as the social responses they provoke. It critiques differing representations of sexuality, pointing to the multiplicity of discourses within which sexuality and ‘the sexual’ are understood in modern-day Indonesia.

Placing sexuality centre-stage and locating it within the specific historical context of the Reformasi era, this landmark volume explores understandings and practices across a wide variety of sites, focusing in on a diverse group of Indonesian actors, and the contested meanings that sexuality carries. Beginning with a substantive introduction and concluding with a scholarly reflection on key issues, the volume is framed around the four themes of sexual politics, health, diversity and representations. It seeks both to present new empirical findings as well as to add to existing theoretical analysis.

This work fills an important gap in our understanding of the evolution and contemporary dynamics of Indonesian sexualities. It will be of interest to scholars and academics from disciplines including gender and sexuality studies, global health, sexual and reproductive health, anthropology, sociology and Asian studies.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Winner of the 2015 Ruth Benedict Prize for Outstanding Edited Volume

Sex, sexuality and sexual relationships are hotly debated in Indonesia, triggering complex and often passionate responses. This innovative volume explores these issues in a variety of ways. It highlights historical and newer forms of sexual diversity, as well as the social responses they provoke. It critiques differing representations of sexuality, pointing to the multiplicity of discourses within which sexuality and ‘the sexual’ are understood in modern-day Indonesia.

Placing sexuality centre-stage and locating it within the specific historical context of the Reformasi era, this landmark volume explores understandings and practices across a wide variety of sites, focusing in on a diverse group of Indonesian actors, and the contested meanings that sexuality carries. Beginning with a substantive introduction and concluding with a scholarly reflection on key issues, the volume is framed around the four themes of sexual politics, health, diversity and representations. It seeks both to present new empirical findings as well as to add to existing theoretical analysis.

This work fills an important gap in our understanding of the evolution and contemporary dynamics of Indonesian sexualities. It will be of interest to scholars and academics from disciplines including gender and sexuality studies, global health, sexual and reproductive health, anthropology, sociology and Asian studies.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Defining John Bull by
Cover of the book Women in Early Modern Polish Society, Against the European Background by
Cover of the book The Language of Criticism (Routledge Revivals) by
Cover of the book World Yearbook of Education 2011 by
Cover of the book Modernising School Governance by
Cover of the book The Inn and the Traveller by
Cover of the book Continuity And Change In Rural Russia A Geographical Perspective by
Cover of the book The Journal of Christopher Columbus (during his First Voyage, 1492-93) by
Cover of the book Shapers of Urban Form by
Cover of the book A Literary History of Greece by
Cover of the book Teaching, Learning and Education in Late Modernity by
Cover of the book Communicating Sustainability by
Cover of the book Discourses and Representations of Friendship in Early Modern Europe, 1500–1700 by
Cover of the book The Ashgate Research Companion to Popular Culture in Early Modern England by
Cover of the book Living Images by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy