Professor's Book Is First to Explore Two-Spirit Literature in Northwest Native Groups
Released: 8/24/2010 12:45 PM EDT
Source: Kansas State University

http://www.newswise.com/articles/professors-book-is-first-to-explore-two-spirit-literature-in-northwest-native-groups

Newswise — Western culture's grappling with homosexuality and alternate genders isn't strictly limited to the United States, but is also prevalent in many Native American and native Alaskan groups -- or native nations. That issue is the focus of work by one Kansas State University researcher.

Lisa Tatonetti, associate professor of English and American ethnic studies, received a fellowship to "Native Cultures of Western Alaska and the Pacific Northwest Coast," a National Endowment for the Humanities' summer institute. She used the opportunity to meet with various native groups to learn about their policies and cultures, including those on alternative sexualities and genders.