Gays and Lesbians in Asia and the Pacific: Social and Human Services
The knowledge that people in other places share the same experiences physically, emotionally, and socially is liberating and offers the opportunity to share practical information. This holds especially true for gay and lesbian people around the world as they face overt and frequent social and political barriers and alienation. In Gays and Lesbians in Asia and the Pacific, people from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and Singapore share their unique experiences of the gay and lesbian...
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In Gays and Lesbians in Asia and the Pacific, people from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and Singapore share their unique experiences of the gay and lesbian communities and available social services. Unlike previous writings on homosexuality in the region, written by Westerners, this book offers new perspectives from "insiders" of the cultures who speak from their own lived experiences. The chapters show the changing situations in each country and provide insight into the contemporary issues surrounding gay and lesbian life in these countries. Booknews If you don't mind slogging through a distinctly romantic, promotional account of Max Factor's life and his singular importance to Hollywood, then this book could prove interesting. The abundant photos (color and b&w) of silver screen goddesses posing with Factor's products are amusing. The text includes insights into changing make-up fashions (Factor pioneered "bee-stung" lips, by the way), movie star anecdotes, and handy beauty tips for today's woman. No bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
ForewordIntroduction1Walking the Tightrope: The Role of Action for AIDS in the Provision of Social Services in Singapore11Tita Aida and Emerging Communities of Gay Men: Two Case Studies from Metro Manila, the Philippines31Health Strategies of HIV-Infected, Homosexually Active Men in Sydney, Australia49Japanese Gay Magazines and Marriage Advertisements71Same Sex Couples and Counselling: The Development of a Multicultural Perspective89Lesbians Leaping Out of the Intergenerational Contract: Issues of Aging in Australia109Index129
\ BooknewsIf you don't mind slogging through a distinctly romantic, promotional account of Max Factor's life and his singular importance to Hollywood, then this book could prove interesting. The abundant photos (color and b&w) of silver screen goddesses posing with Factor's products are amusing. The text includes insights into changing make-up fashions (Factor pioneered "bee-stung" lips, by the way), movie star anecdotes, and handy beauty tips for today's woman. No bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
