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Roscoe, Will

 
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Synopsis

This study of sex roles and cross-dressing among Native Americans offers a different view of the American Frontier. By looking at this aspect of non-Western culture, Will Roscoe challenges the basis of the dualistic way most Americans think about sexuality.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Will Roscoe documents one of the most widespread and least-known aspects of native North America. In many Native American tribal societies, it was not uncommon for some men to live as women and some women to live as men. In this land, the original America

Biographie de l'auteur

Will Roscoe is an award-winning author who publishes widely on Native American sexuality and gender. He lives in San Francisco.

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