Out in Public

<i>Out in Public</i> addresses, and engages us in, the new and exciting directions in the emerging field of lesbian/gay anthropology. The authors offer a deep conversation about the meaning of sexuality, subjectivity and culture. <ul> <li>Affirms the importance of recognizing gay and lesbian social issues within the arena of public anthropology </li> <li>Explores critical concerns of gay activism in a variety of global settings, from the U.S., the European Union, Singapore, Nigeria, India, Nicaragua, and Guadalajara </li> <li>Offers a unique focus on the politics of being gay and lesbian – in cross-cultural perspective </li> <li>Deals with broad-ranging issues that affect human sexuality and human rights globally </li> <li>Winner of the 2009 Ruth Benedict Prize in the category of “Best Anthology”</li> </ul>