Disability, Sexuality, and Gender in Asia by Wanhong Zhang, E... - 9780367772178

Disability, Sexuality, and Gender in AsiaIntersectionality, Human Rights, and the Law\nAuthor(s): Wanhong Zhang, Elisabeth Bjrnstl, Peng Ding, Wei Gao, Hanxu Liu, Yijun Liu\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367772178, 978-0367772178\nSynopsis\nThis book introduces experiential knowledge of the intersectionality of disability, sexuality, and gender equality issues. Scholars and disabled persons organizations in different Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Nepal, and Japan have contributed to the book. It is a preliminary introduction of the frontline practice of Asian disability activism and the experience of women and LGBTIQ people with disabilities. It presents the direct participation of disability advocates in mapping how both women with disabilities and LGBTIQ individuals with disabilities realize their rights such as identity, work rights, personal safety, and sexual rights. Studies presented h.