Gay Travels in the Muslim World
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Author Description
Travel Beyond The Fear And Paranoia Of 9-11 To Experience Muslim Culturegay Travels In The Muslim World Journeys Where Other Gay Travel Books Fear To Tread?muslim Countries. This Thought-provoking Book Tells Both Muslim And Non-muslim Gay Men's Stories Of Traveling In The Middle East During These Difficult Political Times. The True, Very Personal Tales Reveal How Gay Men Celebrate Their Lives And Meetings With Local Men, Including A Gay Soldier's Story Of His Tour Of Duty In Iraq. Insightful And At Times Sexy, This Intelligent Book Goes Beyond 9-11 And The Present Political And Cul It All Began With Mamadou / Jay Davidson -- I Want Your Eyes / David Stevens -- A Market And A Mosque / Martin Foreman -- Adventures In Afghanistan / Michael Luongo -- Full Moon In Al-ain / Rahal X -- Tenth Story Love Song / Joe Ambrose -- My Intifada / Ethan Pullman -- Lance Corporal Key's Middle East Vacation / Jeff Key -- Winter, 1995 / Don Bapst -- Love, Sex, And Religion: Betrayed In Muslim Morocco / Richard Ammon -- Work In Progress: Notes From A Continuing Journey Of Manufacturing Dissent / Parvez Sharma -- Paradox / Thomas Bradbury -- The Galilee / David C. Muller -- Little Stints / Desmond Ariel -- Last Winter, In Marrakech / John Champagne -- Breaking The Community Structure / Ramy Eletreby -- Morocco / Arch Brown -- Dust / Steve Dunham. Michael T. Luongo, Editor. Description Based Upon Print Version Of Record. Includes Bibliographical References.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection investigates the intersection of queer identity and Muslim culture, challenging Western perceptions of the Middle East in the post-9/11 political climate. Editor Michael Luongo compiles a series of personal narratives from both Muslim and non-Muslim gay men to examine how individuals navigate cultural, religious, and political boundaries while traveling. The book utilizes firsthand accounts to document the complexities of human connection, desire, and identity in regions often characterized by conflict and conservative social norms.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Personal travelogues spanning countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Morocco, and the Palestinian territories.
- Accounts of navigating local social structures and religious expectations as a gay man.
- First-person narratives detailing the experiences of soldiers, tourists, and local residents.
- Reflections on the tension between personal sexual identity and broader geopolitical instability.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Critics and readers often note that the collection provides a rare, humanizing perspective on regions frequently reduced to political headlines. The text is recognized for its candid approach to sensitive topics, serving as a significant contribution to the study of queer travel literature.
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Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203057163
ISBN-13:
9780203057162
Memoir
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Middle East
Islamic Countries
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LGBTQ
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