Intermediate Types among Primitive Folk expands on Carpenter’s idea of the Intermediate type; a person of mixed sexes such as a feminine body with a masculine mind or vice versa. Originally published in 1914, this text explores the role that intermediate types played amongst early civilisations as well as in religion and military situations. Whilst later civilisations tended to look down on those who did not fit into traditional gender roles, some early peoples saw intermediate types as important figures in their social organisation. This title will be of interest to students of sociology, gender studies and anthropology.

This vintage book contains Edward Carpenter's ground-breaking study of homosexuality, "Intermediate Types Among Primitive Folk - A Study In Social Evolution". It is a fascinating study of social evolution centered on the idea that there is a spectrum of 'types' of man and woman. The author postulates that there exists a range in sexuality, there being feminine bodies with masculine minds and vice versa. Expertly written in a manner that makes it readily accessible, this book is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in gender and sexuality, and is it not to be missed by fans and collectors of Carpenter's seminal work. Contents include: "As Prophet or Priest", "As Wizard or Witch", "As Inventors of the Arts and Crafts", "Hermaphrodism among Gods and Mortals", "The Dorian Military Comradeship", "Its Relation to the Status of Woman", "Its Relation for Civic Life and Religion", etcetera. Originally published in 1914, this text is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

A study in social evolution. The author believes there exists a great number of intermediate types between the normal man and the normal woman, meaning a feminine body with the mind and feelings being masculine or vice versa. Divided into two parts: Part 1 is entitled the Intermediate in the Service of Religion, and Part 2 is the Intermediate as Warrior. Chapters are entitled: Part 1: as prophet or priest; as wizard or witch; as inventors of the arts and crafts; hermaphrodism among gods and mortals; Part 2: Dorian military comradeship; its relation to the status of woman; its relation to civic life and religion; samurai of Japan, their ideal.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1907 Edition.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ... /' CHAPTER VI -.-'." THE DORIAN COMRADESHIP IN RELATION TO THE STATUS OF WOMAN Although, as has been already indicated, there are instances of manly and military institutions of somewhat similar quality among other early peoples, it is doubtful whether in the history of the world there has ever been another case of such complete acceptance of comrade-love as a valued and recognised cu

In this ground-breaking study of homosexuality, Edward Carpenter reviews an extensive body of literature, including accounts of Shamans and Bedarches (transgenders) in tribal society, and same-sex unions in ancient Greece and feudal Japan. This book includes much that has a direct bearing on issues of gay spirituality, including a discussion of the Kedushim, the priests of the ancient Near Eastern Goddess religion, and target of the Levitical anti-sodomy and anti-cross-dressing regulations. There is also a mention of the sanctioned Christian male same-sex unions in the Balkans, which gives a new dimension to recent controversies. The chapter on same-sex unions in feudal Japan is also of particular interest, as it deals with a topic very rarely dealt with by western writers.