Unspeakable Love
Gay and Lesbian Life in the Middle East
Brian Whitaker
Whitaker’s exploration of changing sexual behavior in the Arab world reveals that–while deeply repressive prejudices and stereotypes still govern much thinking about homosexuality–there are pockets of change and tolerance. The author combines personal accounts from individuals in the region with a look at recent Arab films and novels featuring gay characters and conducts a sensitive comparative reading of Christian, Jewish, and Islamic strictures around sexuality. Deeply informed and engagingly written, Unspeakable Love draws long overdue attention to a crucial subject.
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ISBN | 9780863564833 |
Genre | LGBT Studies/Social Sciences |
Copyright Date | 2011 |
Publication Date | 2011 |
Publisher | Saqi Books |
Format | Trade Paperback |
No. of Pages | 282 |
Language | English |
Rating | NotRated |
Subject | Gays – Islamic Countries; Gays – Middle East; Homosexuality – Islamic Countries; Homosexuality – Middle East; Homosexuality – Religious Aspects |
BookID | 13940 |