Sexuality and Social Justice in Africa: Rethinking Homophobia and Forging Resistance - Couverture rigide

Epprecht, Marc

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1780323824 ISBN 13 : 9781780323824

Editeur : Zed Books Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

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 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.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Marc Epprecht is a Professor in the Department of Global Development Studies at Queen's University, Canada. Marc has also taught at the University of Zimbabwe. He recently received the Desmond Tutu Award for 'Outstanding Contributions to the Study of Sexuality in Africa' from the International Resource Network-Africa.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Zed Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1780323824
• ISBN 13: 9781780323824
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 232