Uncle Go’s Columns in the Context of Thai Sexual Culture
Uncle Go’s Columns in the Context of Thai Sexual Culture
This chapter summarises anthropological studies of Thai culture that provide a framework for understanding attitudes to sex, gender and sexuality reflected in the letters from gay men, lesbians and transgenders sent to Uncle Go, as well as in Uncle Go’s replies to his correspondents. Concepts and attitudes detailed include notions of face, shame and public images. Differences between Thai male and female sexual cultures are summarised, Thai Buddhist attitudes to sexuality are noted, and patterns of masculinity and bisexuality are considered.
Keywords: Thailand, Thai Culture, Sexuality, Homosexuality, Gender, Masculinity, Femininity, Buddhism
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