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Gaysia : adventures in the queer east / Benjamin Law

This investigative travelogue explores LGBTQ+ experiences across several Asian countries, including Japan, Thailand, and India. It examines the social, cultural, and religious factors shaping queer identity through diverse personal encounters and observations.

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