Originally posted by Starlight
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That sort of cultural pattern of the ability of males to change their gender to a third gender, a gender that is viewed as somewhat feminine and magically inclined, and which can marry and have sex with people of the male gender, is strikingly similar to the Two-Spirit pattern present among native american tribes. Polynesian tribes in the pacific also had, and to some extent still have, a similar practice called fa'afafine in Samoa, fakaleiti in Tonga, mahu in Hawaii, mahu or rae rae in Tahiti, akava'ine or laelae in the Cook Islands, vaka sa lewa lewa in Fiji and fiafifine in Niue. So it seems quite a widespread cultural pattern.
That particular book is quite dense. If you want a more general and easy to read introduction about homosexuality throughout history in various cultures, then I would recommend starting with Louis Crompton's book Homosexuality and Civilization, a highly readable and highly regarded work that looks at how various major civilizations over the last 2000 years have treated homosexuality.
I'm beginning to see why they might. Obstinacy and an unwillingness to change one's position are key attributes for any apologist. I should know, I used to be one.
There are, of course, a few Feminazis on the left, who I ignore in much the same way most Christians ignore the Westboro baptist church. In general, though, I find that most people on the left love talking about issues, and will talk your arm and leg off given half a chance.
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