Queer Voices from Japan

doi:10.5771/9780739151501

Queer Voices from Japan

First Person Narratives from Japan's Sexual Minorities

1. Auflage 2007

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doi.org/10.5771/9780739151501
ISBN print: 978-0-7391-0865-9
ISBN online: 978-0-7391-5150-1
Lexington, Lanham Lexington, Lanham

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Abstract

Queer Voices from Japan examines the wide range of queer voices in Japan, and the longevity that these minority communities have enjoyed in society. Mark McLelland, Katsuhiko Suganuma, and James Welker bring together historical and contemporary narratives that contribute to the study of sexual identities in Japan. These essays trace the evolution of queer voices in Japan with analyses of the presence of homosexuality in the Japanese Imperial Army, the development of Japan's first gay bars, and same-sex experiences in the pre- and post-war periods. This book offers a variety of perspectives including a range of male-to-female and female-to-male transgender voices and experiences. The broad scope of this volume makes it an invaluable text for understanding the development of Japanese sex and gender categories in the twentieth century. Queer Voices from Japan is a compelling read that will appeal to those interested in Asian studies and human sexuality.

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