Exploring gender diversity In the ancient World

By:

Surtees, Allison (ed.)

Contributor(s):

Dyer , Jennnifer (ed.)

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Edinburgh Edinburgh University Press Ltd 2020Description: 264pISBN:

9781474447041

Subject(s):

Gender identity

DDC classification:

305.9066 SUR

Summary: Gender identity and expression in ancient cultures are questioned in these 15 essays in light of our new understandings of sex and gender. Using contemporary theory and methodologies this book opens up a new history of gender diversity from the ancient world to our own, encouraging us to reconsider those very understandings of sex and gender identity. New analyses of ancient Greek and Roman culture that reveal a history of gender diverse individuals that has not been recognised until recently. Taking an interdisciplinary approach these essays will appeal to classicists, ancient historians, archaeologists as well as those working in gender studies, transgender studies, LGBTQ+ studies, anthropology and women's studies.

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Gender identity and expression in ancient cultures are questioned in these 15 essays in light of our new understandings of sex and gender. Using contemporary theory and methodologies this book opens up a new history of gender diversity from the ancient world to our own, encouraging us to reconsider those very understandings of sex and gender identity.

New analyses of ancient Greek and Roman culture that reveal a history of gender diverse individuals that has not been recognised until recently.

Taking an interdisciplinary approach these essays will appeal to classicists, ancient historians, archaeologists as well as those working in gender studies, transgender studies, LGBTQ+ studies, anthropology and women's studies.

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