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This work focuses on the life of We'wha (1849-96), the Zuni who was perhaps the most famous berdache (an individual who combined the work and traits of both men and women) in American Indian history. Through We'wha's exceptional life, the author creates a vivid picture of an alternati...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Roscoe, Will (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, [1991]
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Zuni Indians > Social life and customs.
Zuni Indians > Sexual behavior.
Sex role.
Zuni (volk)
Seksuele gebruiken.
Indians of North America > Social life and customs.
Zuñi (Indiens) > Moeurs et coutumes.
Zuni (Indiens) > Rôle selon le sexe.
Geschlechterrolle
Gesellschaft
Prostitution
Mann.
Zuni (Volk)
Sex role
Zuni Indians > Sexual behavior
Zuni Indians > Social life and customs
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Summary:This work focuses on the life of We'wha (1849-96), the Zuni who was perhaps the most famous berdache (an individual who combined the work and traits of both men and women) in American Indian history. Through We'wha's exceptional life, the author creates a vivid picture of an alternative gender role whose history has been hidden and almost forgotten.
Item Description:The Cushing Library/Women & Gender Studies copy was acquired as part of The Don Kelly Research Collection of Gay Literature and Culture.
The Cushing Library/Women & Gender Studies copy is signed by the author.
Physical Description:xxi, 302 pages : illustrations, map, portraits ; 24 cm
Awards:Lambda Literary Award, 1991
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-289) and index.
ISBN:0826312535
9780826312532
0826313701
9780826313706