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Book review: Sexuality and social justice in Africa: rethinking homophobia and forging resistance

Lee, Jia Hui (2013) Book review: Sexuality and social justice in Africa: rethinking homophobia and forging resistance. LSE Review of Books (14 Sep 2013). Website.

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"Sexuality and Social Justice in Africa: Rethinking Homophobia and Forging Resistance." Marc Epprecht. Zed Books. July 2013. --- The persecution of people in Africa on the basis of their homosexual orientation has recently received considerable coverage in the media. 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. In this book, based on pioneering research on the history of homosexualities and engagement with current LGBTI activism, Marc Epprecht aims to provide a sympathetic overview of the issues at play. Clearly written and richly annotated, the book will prove to be a useful guide for academics, social workers, and activists, writes Jia Hui Lee.

Item Type: Online resource (Website)
Official URL: http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsereviewofbooks/
Additional Information: © 2013 The Author
Divisions: LSE
Subjects: D History General and Old World > DT Africa
H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races
Date Deposited: 18 Nov 2013 10:42
Last Modified: 15 Sep 2023 18:54
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/54389

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