“My Spirit in My Heart”
Authors:
- Karina L WaltersKWKarina L Walters
- Jane M SimoniJSJane M Simoni
- Theresa RonquilloTRTheresa Ronquillo
- Rupaleem BhuyanRBRupaleem Bhuyan
- 18 July 2006
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Lesbian Studies
- Vol. 10 (1-2) , 125-149
Abstract
SUMMARY Many Native women embrace the term two-spirit to capture their sexuality and gender expression. By analyzing the narratives of five two-spirit women who are Native activists, we explored contemporary understandings of the concept and what it means for Native communities. The incorporation of the identity within indigenous worldviews, its manifestation in terms of (be)coming out, and the triple stressors of heterosexism, racism, and sexism emerged as key themes.Keywords
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