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Policing Sexuality : Sex, Society, and the State.

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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 exam...

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Main Author: Lee, Julian C. H.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Zed Books, 2011.
Subjects:
Sex.
Human rights.
Sex > Political aspects.
Gender identity > Social aspects.
Sex role > Political aspects.
Power (Social sciences)
Sexualité.
Droits de l'homme (Droit international)
Sexualité > Aspect politique.
Identité de genre > Aspect social.
Rôle selon le sexe > Aspect politique.
Pouvoir (Sciences sociales)
sexuality.
Sociology: sexual relations.
Gender identity > Social aspects
Human rights
Sex
Sex > Political aspects
Sex role > Political aspects
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (200 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781848138988
1848138989
1283276100
9781283276108
9781848138964
1848138962
9781848138971
1848138970
DOI:10.5040/9781350221796