Edges of the Rainbow by Delsol M & Shinozaki shares an extraordinary and up-close view of the vitality and diversity that shapes the lives of the Japanese LGBTQ community. This makes the book suitable for ASAN 100 because it highlights the fashionable mainstream of western queer lives in Japan. The work is thoughtfully written with a wonderful visual exploration of the personal and public lives of a gay priest and a young lesbian couple, making it simple for college and Asian students to understand. The probing interviews show what is universal in humans, giving the reader a triumph of insight and heart.
The goal of the authors from the begging of the book is to show the world that gender diversity is a normal part of human lives. In addition, the conservative strain experienced within the Japanese society encouraging the LQBTQ lives to remain unseen is keenly unleashed. This objective is achieved at the end of the book by helping gay individuals gain more visibility and recognition in Japan (Delsol & Shinozaki, 2017). The complicated sexuality history of Japan and its identity are captured in the intimate images used by the authors to give the reader a vast array of characters in the LGBTQ continuum. This book is highly recommendable to classmates and anyone searching for term paper resources on the subject because it explores the proud and resilient queer community within the margins of Japanese society. It captures the gay life with honor and subtlety combined with touching photographs that give gentle tribute not seen in media. Therefore, it gives identity to the LQBTQ community across different cultures in the world.
Reference
M Delsol, & H Shinozaki. (2017). Edges of the Rainbow: LGBTQ Japan. New Press.