Hungochani: The History of a Dissident Sexuality in Southern

Hungochani: The History of a Dissident Sexuality in Southern Africa

In the vivid tapestry of global queer cultures Africa has long been neglected or stereotyped. In Hungochani, Marc Epprecht seeks to change that by tracing the history and traditions of homosexuality in southern Africa, modern gay and lesbian identities, and the vibrant gay rights movement that has emerged since the 1980s. He explores the diverse ways African cultures traditionally explained same-sex sexuality and follows the emergence of new forms of gender identity and sexuality that evolved with the introduction of capitalism, colonial rule, and Christian education. government enquiries from the eighteenth century to the present, he traces the complex origins of homophobia. By bringing forth a wealth of evidence about once-hidden sexual behaviour, Epprecht contributes to the honest, open discussion that is urgently needed in the battle against HIV/AIDS. Homosexuality - or hungochani as it is known in Zimbabwe - has been denounced by many politicians and church leaders as an example of how Western decadence has corrupted African traditions. However, a bold new gay rights movement has emerged in several of the countries of the region since the 1980s, offering an exciting new dimension in the broad struggle for human rights and democracy unfolding on the continent.
Country USA
Brand McGill-Queen's University Press
Manufacturer McGill-Queen's University Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780773527515
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	McGill-Queen's University Press
Manufacturer	McGill-Queen's University Press
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780773527515
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Hungochani: The History of a Dissident Sexuality in Southern Africa

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