Men and Masqueraders : cross-gendered identity and behaviour in New Zealand, 1906-1950
Pearman, Louise

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Pearman, L. (2008). Men and Masqueraders : cross-gendered identity and behaviour in New Zealand, 1906-1950 (Thesis, M.A.). University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/6794
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Abstract:
This thesis contributes to the study of New Zealand historiography and gender historiography by examining female-to-male cross-gender identity and behaviour between 1906 and 1950. The primary source material is New Zealand media, specifically the New Zealand Truth newspaper. Sexological theories of the early twentieth century create a framework for reflection on language and ideas present in the New Zealand media. I will show, using both Foucauldian and feminist discourse analysis, the complex and discontinuous history of cross-gender identity and behaviour in New Zealand.
Date:
2008
Advisor:
Brickell, Chris
Degree Name:
Master of Arts
Degree Discipline:
Gender Studies
Publisher:
University of Otago.
Research Type:
Thesis
Languages:
English
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