Against nature? Homosexuality and evolution (17 Nov 2011)

[DanaC]

Most of my reading around gender has been about historic gender constructions within European cultures, I know very little of "two spirits". I take it then that 'berdaches' is not an acceptable term?


Fuck, I just watched that vid. very upsetting. Though it cut off halfway.

[Lamplighter]

Originally Posted by DanaC

Most of my reading around gender has been about historic gender
constructions within European cultures, I know very little of "two spirits".
I take it then that 'berdaches' is not an acceptable term?


Fuck, I just watched that vid. very upsetting. Though it cut off halfway.

Re: berdaches, I can't speak for Native American communities.
But yes, among other negatives, it implies a male prostitute.

Sorry if you got a bad impression about the video. I found the final msg up-lifting,
and to save you having to watch it again, it was:

"The bravest decision you can make... Is to be youself".