Sociolegal Control of Homosexuality: A Multi-Nation Comparison (Perspectives in Sexuality) by Richard Green; Donald J. West

A multi-nation comparison

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£

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ISBN9780306471421
Copyright Date2006
Publication Date2006
PublisherSpringer
FormatDigital/E-Book
No. of Pages372
LanguageEnglish
GenreLaw & Government
SubjectAllied Health & Medical -> Medical -> Psychiatry; Civil Rights; Clinical Psychology; Gay Studies; General; Lesbian Studies; Professional, Career & Trade -> Law -> Law; Social Sciences -> Psychology -> Clinical Psychology; Social Sciences -> Psychology -> General; Social Sciences -> Social Sciences -> Gay Studies; Social Sciences -> Social Sciences -> General; Social Sciences -> Social Sciences -> Lesbian Studies