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Anthropology
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 Out
in the Field : Reflections of Lesbian and Gay Anthropologists by
Ellen Lewin
(Editor), William
L. Leap (Editor)
Out In the Field, is an incredible resource for
those interested in exploring ethnographic writing, anthropology,
lesbian and gay studies, and gender studies. In this volume,
different anthropologists speak about their experiences studying
different cultures from a lesbian or gay perspective. In the field
of anthropology, it is challenging for lesbians and gays to decide
when exposing their sexuality is important and when it could harm
the acceptance of their work. Editors Ellen Lewin
and William
L. Leap have collected a body of works which are sensitive to the
overriding concerns of lesbian and gay anthropologists and ethnographers.
Most notably, these authors call out for more lesbians and gays to
enter the field of anthropology because each believes there is a
serious lack of information about homosexual cultures and because
homosexual perspectives often inform studies in important new
ways. Many of the authors of this book discuss their previous work
documented in longer ethnographies. This volume gives a fabulous
overview of the work of lesbian and gay ethnographers, and will
entice you to read more of these authors' works. -- Anonymous
Review
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Founded in 1902, the American Anthropological
Association (AAA) is the world's largest organization of
individuals interested in anthropology. Although there were
several other American anthropological societies in existence at
the turn of the 20th century, this new, national organization was
formed "to promote the science of anthropology, to stimulate
and coordinate the efforts of American anthropologists, to foster
local and other societies devoted to anthropology, to serve as a
bond among American anthropologists and anthropological
organizations present and prospective, and to publish and
encourage the publication of matter pertaining to
anthropology" (AAA Articles of Incorporation). At its
incorporation, the Association also assumed responsibility for the
American Anthropologist, which was originally begun in 1888
by the Anthropological Society of Washington (ASW). By 1905, the
journal also served the American Ethnological Society, in addition
to the AAA and ASW.
American Anthropological Association
4350 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 640
Arlington, VA 22203
703/528-1902; fax 703/528-3546
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Provided by the American Anthropological
Association. This page lists only a few of the largest and
up-to-date sites with links to anthropology resources on the
Internet. These sites are good places to begin investigating the
enormous wealth of anthropological materials now available on the
Internet.
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A Section of the American Anthropological
Association
The Society of Lesbian and Gay Anthropologists (SOLGA)
of the American Anthropological Association was founded in 1988.
SOLGA promotes communication, encourages research, develops
teaching materials, and serves the interests of gay and lesbian
anthropologists within the association.
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By Katia Roberto
[This site attempts] to create a guide to queer
sources in anthropology, education, history, law, psychology,
sociology, and social work. Obviously, this is a huge undertaking
that is far from being comprehensive. This site is only
supposed to be a starting point. Its intended audience is social
sciences scholars who are interested in finding out more
information about queer studies. I've tried to keep the
jargon-filled sources to a minimum, though, so that anyone
who is interested in these two areas can find something of use...
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