Gender and Sexuality in Japan

Harley D. Emmons, Gettysburg College

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Compare and contrast the climate and policies towards the LGBT community, specifically transgender and crossdressers, in Japan between the eighties and present day through primary media sources to prove a changing mentality and attitude towards LGBT issues. Specifically, a distinction between sexuality and gender identity, and a tolerance towards those who break gender norms.

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Gender and Sexuality in Japan

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Compare and contrast the climate and policies towards the LGBT community, specifically transgender and crossdressers, in Japan between the eighties and present day through primary media sources to prove a changing mentality and attitude towards LGBT issues. Specifically, a distinction between sexuality and gender identity, and a tolerance towards those who break gender norms.