Format:
1 Online-Ressource (ix, 222 pages)
Edition:
Also published in print
ISBN:
9781350222564
Series Statement:
African arguments
Content:
Introduction -- Demystifying sexuality studies in Africa -- Faiths -- Sex and the state -- Struggles and strategies -- Conclusion.
Content:
The persecution of people in Africa for their assumed homosexual orientation has received considerable media coverage in recent years. However, much of the analysis has criticized African leadership and culture without considering local nuances, historical factors and external influences. Based on pioneering historical research and engagement with lgbti and HIV/AIDS activism, this book provides a sympathetic overview of the issues and a hope outlook on the potential of sexual rights for all
Content:
"The persecution of people in Africa on the basis of their assumed or perceived homosexual orientation has received considerable coverage in the popular media in recent years. Gay-bashing by political and religious figures in Zimbabwe and Gambia; draconian new laws against lesbians and gays and their supporters in Malawi, Nigeria and Uganda; and the imprisonment and extortion of gay men in Senegal and Cameroon have all rightly sparked international condemnation. However, much of the analysis thus far has been highly critical of African leadership and culture without considering local nuances, historical factors and external influences that are contributing to the problem. Such commentary also overlooks grounds for optimism in the struggle for sexual rights and justice in Africa, not just for sexual minorities but for the majority population as well. Based on pioneering research on the history of homosexualities and engagement with current lgbti and HIV/AIDS activism, Marc Epprecht provides a sympathetic overview of the issues at play and a hopeful outlook on the potential of sexual rights for all."--Page 4 of cover
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Also published in print.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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Text in English
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Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Epprecht, Marc Sexuality and social justice in Africa London : Zed Books : in association with International African Institute, Royal African Society, [and] World Peace Foundation, ©2013
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books
DOI:
10.5040/9781350222564
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