1st Edition
Gendered Bodies and Leisure The practice and performance of American belly dance
By Rachel Kraus
Copyright 2017
212 Pages
by
Routledge
212 Pages
19 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
212 Pages
19 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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With its roots in Middle Eastern and North African dance, belly dance is a popular leisure activity in the West with women (and some men) of all ages and body types pursing the activity for diverse reasons. Drawing on empirical research, fieldwork, and interviews with participants, this book investigates the social world and small group cultures of American belly dance, examining the various ways... Read more
1. The Social World of Belly Dance 2. Performing Gender 3. The Belly Dancing Body 4. Friendship and Community 5. A Spiritual Dance 6. A Belly Dance Identity 7. "There’s Enough Drama in Belly Dance" 8. Negotiating Erotic Images of Belly Dance 9. The Finale Appendix
Biography
Rachel Kraus is Professor of Sociology at Ball State University, USA.
