Policing sexuality : sex, society, and the state

Select an Action

Title:

Author:

Lee, Julian C. H.

ISBN:

9781848138971

Personal Author:

Lee, Julian C. H.

Publication Information:

Kuala Lumpur : Strategic Information and Research Development Centre ; London ; New York : Zed Books, 2011.

Physical Description:

192 p. ; 22 cm.

Abstract:

Policing Sexuality explores the regulation of sexual behaviour and identity, asking how and why nation-states have sought to influence and control the sexuality of their citizens. Featuring crucial case studies from India, the US, Malaysia, Turkey, and Britain, this engaging comparative account examines the coercive control state authority exerts over sexuality.

Subject Term:

Sex.

Human rights.

Sex -- Political aspects.

Gender identity -- Social aspects.

Sex role -- Political aspects.

Power (Social sciences)

Added Corporate Author:

Strategic Info Research Development.

Copies:

Available:*

Library	Material Type	Item Barcode	Shelf Number	Copy	Status
Searching... 1:IIEMSA	1:GEN-BOOK	33168025559200	306.701 L478P 2011	1	Searching... Unknown

Bound With These Titles

On Order

Summary

Policing Sexuality explores the regulation of sexual behaviour and identity by nation states, and questions how and why states have sought to influence and control the sexuality of its citizens.

Julian C. H. Lee presents both theoretical and ethnographic literature, distilling common themes and causes and presenting factors that contribute towards a state's desire to control both the sexual behaviour and sexual identity of its citizens, such as the influence of colonialism, class, religion and national identity. Featuring five crucial case studies from India, Britain, the USA, Malaysia and Turkey, this fascinating comparative account challenges the coercive control state authority worldwide exert over the sexuality of its citizens.