Sociolegal Control of Homosexuality
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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£ Booknews Examines sociological, historical, and philosophical trends in attitudes and laws regarding male and female homosexuality in 20 countries. An introductory chapter overviews contemporary academic thinking and research on the origins of homosexual behaviors and implications for social control. Chapters on countries including South Africa, the Islamic world, Singapore, and Russia describe background and consequences of legislation and discuss themes such the rise of fundamentalist religious movements, new research in biological factors of sexual orientation, and revolutionary moves against discrimination in countries once known as repressive. A final chapter examines emerging trends and inconsistencies across nations. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Introduction1Ch. 1South Africa5Ch. 2Zimbabwe43Ch. 3China57Ch. 4Japan67Ch. 5Mexico87Ch. 6Bolivia: Developing a Gay Community - Homosexuality and AIDS97Ch. 7Islam109Ch. 8Pakistan119Ch. 9Singapore127Ch. 10The United States145Ch. 11Canada169Ch. 12European International Control179Ch. 13England197Ch. 14Russia221Ch. 15The Czech and Slovak Republics243Ch. 16Germany255Ch. 17Austria269Ch. 18Belgium289Ch. 19The Netherlands299Ch. 20Supposed Origins of Homosexuality and Implications for Social Control313Conclusion329Index337
