{"product_id":"9780285640368","title":"The Third Sex: Kathoey: Thailand's Ladyboys","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003ekathoey\u003c\/i\u003e, the Thai term for ladyboys, have long been part of the cultural landscape of Thailand. Though they're a leading tourist attraction, the glamorous and attractive men who are now women are also a modern expression of an archaic tradition.\u003cbr\u003eWho are the ladyboys? Richard Totman introduces us to three individuals who started life as boys, but while at school decided to become \u003ci\u003ekathoey\u003c\/i\u003e. In \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Third Sex,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e we follow their rites-of-passage as they become fully fledged \u003ci\u003ekathoey, \u003c\/i\u003eas their adult lives are witness to attitudes towards trans-gender in Thailand and the Western world. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Third Sex\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis a perceptive, accessible guide to the cultural, historical, religious, biological and psychological aspects of being trans-gender.\u003cbr\u003eThe description of the \u003ci\u003ekathoey\u003c\/i\u003e is part of a wider discussion on trans-gender. 'Third sex' groups form part of many ancient communities, originating in beliefs that pre-date doctrinaire religions. Some religions, such as Buddhism, embrace trans-gendered individuals, but the role of other religions has led to persecution and repression. Many communities accept a 'third sex', from Thailand and Samoa to American Indians and the Philippines. Only in the West has savage repression occurred.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Souvenir Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47120415293680,"sku":"9780285640368","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780285640368_p0.jpg?v=1763682280","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780285640368","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}