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'My Spirit in My Heart'

Authors :
Rupaleem Bhuyan
Teresa Evans-Campbell
Jane M. Simoni
Karina L. Walters
Theresa Ronquillo
Source :
Journal of Lesbian Studies. 10:125-149
Publication Year :
2006
Publisher :
Informa UK Limited, 2006.

Abstract

Many Native women embrace the term two-spirit to capture their sexuality and gender expression. By analyzing the narratives of five two-spirit women who are Native activists, we explored contemporary understandings of the concept and what it means for Native communities. The incorporation of the identity within indigenous worldviews, its manifestation in terms of (be)coming out, and the triple stressors of heterosexism, racism, and sexism emerged as key themes.

Details

ISSN :
15403548 and 10894160
Volume :
10
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Lesbian Studies
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....9830ba8f36d67c0b5d40fc0a86f5c7e4