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This book delves into the lives and roles of Celtic queens, unraveling the complexities of their positions within the rich historical context of ancient Celtic societies. In the tapestry of ancient Gaelic and Welsh societies, Celtic queens emerged as formidable figures, weaving together political acumen, cultural influence, and leadership prowess. Beyond mere consorts, these queens played pivotal roles in shaping the destinies of their realms, embodying...
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Since the 1960s, people on the islands off the coast of Tanzania have talked about being attacked by a mysterious creature called Popobawa, a shapeshifter often described as having an enormous penis. Popobawa's recurring attacks have become a popular subject for stories, conversation, gossip, and humor that has spread far beyond East Africa. Katrina Daly Thompson shows that talk about Popobawa becomes a tool that Swahili speakers use for various creative...
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This book explores the roles and expectations of women within the Ancient Greek society. Athens, often considered the cradle of democracy, had a complex social structure that placed distinct expectations on individuals based on their gender, class, and citizenship status. While women held a unique position within the aristocracy, their roles were largely confined to the private sphere, with limited influence in the public and political realms.
5) Matriarchs of Mesopotamia: Unveiling the Power and Influence of Ancient Sumerian and Babylonian Wome
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This book delves into the lives and contributions of queens and royal women in the ancient Sumerian and Babylonian dynasties, unraveling the threads of power, diplomacy, and cultural influence they wove within the private spaces of palaces and the broader realms of their empires. Learn how these formidable women navigated the complexities of courtly life, political intrigue, and societal expectations, leaving an indelible mark on the historical tapestry...
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This book delves into the diverse roles of women within the context of Roman families, shedding light on the complexity and significance of their contributions. In the sprawling tapestry of ancient Rome, women played multifaceted and crucial roles within the intricate structures of Roman families. Navigating the private spaces of homes, the social spheres of community life, and occasionally the public arenas of influence, Roman women contributed significantly...
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David Bleich sees the human body, its affective life, social life, and political functions as belonging to the study of language. In The Materiality of Language, Bleich addresses the need to end centuries of limiting access to language and its many contexts of use. To recognize language as material and treat it as such, argues Bleich, is to remove restrictions to language access due to historic patterns of academic censorship and unfair gender practices....
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When your child reveals that he or she is attracted to the same sex, how you respond may have a lot to do with your faith. Doesn't the Bible say that's wrong? Will we have to leave our church? Worst of all, you may wonder, "Do I have to choose between my Christian faith and my child?"
Susan Cottrell is a mom who has been there and wants you to know that loving and accepting your gay child does not mean abandoning or even compromising your faith....
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Despite our best efforts to create welcoming and affirming congregations, the reality is that church can still be a harmful place to LGBTQIA youth.
Inside A Brief Guide to Ministry with LGBTQIA Youth, author Cody J. Sanders challenges pastors and church leaders to reflect on the various trials that adolescence brings for LGBTQIA youth. Designed for congregations that currently have a theologically and biblically affirming stance toward the LGBTQIA...
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Era imposible esconderlo
Aimar Elosegi Ansa «Moio», chico trans, amigo íntimo de la autora, se suicidó en Hernani el 23 de abril de 2007. Su muerte quebró dos tabúes muy arraigados en nuestra sociedad: el suicidio y lo trans.
Hernani se volcó con la familia. Se organizaron actos en memoria de Moio y se proclamaron solemnes y necesarios alegatos de empatía hacia la transición de género. Luego, regresó la «normalidad».
Diez años...
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In some parts of South Africa, more than one in three people are HIV positive. Love in the Time of AIDS explores transformations in notions of gender and intimacy to try to understand the roots of this virulent epidemic. By living in an informal settlement and collecting love letters, cell phone text messages, oral histories, and archival materials, Mark Hunter details the everyday social inequalities that have resulted in untimely deaths. Hunter...
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