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Father Presence and Ritual Homosexuality: Paternal Deprivation and Masculine Development in Melanesia Reconsidered

1989; Wiley; Volume: 17; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1525/eth.1989.17.3.02a00040

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Gilbert Herdt,

Gender Roles and Identity Studies

EthosVolume 17, Issue 3 p. 326-370 Father Presence and Ritual Homosexuality: Paternal Deprivation and Masculine Development in Melanesia Reconsidered GILBERT HERDT, GILBERT HERDT Associate Professor in the Committee on Human Development, University of Chicago.Search for more papers by this author GILBERT HERDT, GILBERT HERDT Associate Professor in the Committee on Human Development, University of Chicago.Search for more papers by this author First published: September 1989 https://doi.org/10.1525/eth.1989.17.3.02a00040Citations: 12AboutPDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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