Male homosexuality in modern Japan cultural myths and social realities /

McLelland, Mark J., 1966-

Male homosexuality in modern Japan cultural myths and social realities / [electronic resource] : Mark J. McLelland. - Richmond : Curzon, 2000. - x, 265 p., [15] p. of plates : ill.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 254-264) and index.

Introduction -- Homosexuality in Japanese history -- Just like a girl : images of homosexual men as feminine -- The love between "beautiful boys" in women's comics -- Gay men as women's best friends and ideal marriage partners -- Images of homosexuality in the gay media -- Interviews with Japanese gay men -- Japanese gay men's self-understanding -- Is there a Japanese gay identity?


Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.



GBA0-Y2604


Male homosexuality--Japan.
Men--Sexual behavior--Japan.


Electronic books.

HQ76.2.J3 / M35 2000

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