Title Politicizing sex in contemporary Africa : homophobia in Malawi / Ashley Currier

Published New York : Cambridge University Press, 2019 ©2019

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 306 pages) : illustrations Contents Introduction: Politicized homophobia in Malawi -- The politicization of same-sex sexualities in Malawi -- Trials of love: the rise of politicized homophobia -- The repressive "wedge" politics of politicized homophobia -- Arrested solidarity: why some movements do not support LGBT rights -- Under duress: sexual minorities' perceptions about the effects of politicized homophobia -- Conclusion: The reach and limits of politicized homophobia Summary This timely account of politicized homophobia contests portrayals of the African continent as hopelessly homophobic, highlighting how elites deploy it Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject Homophobia -- Political aspects -- Malawi Homosexuality -- Malawi -- Public opinion Sexual minorities -- Malawi -- Public opinion Public opinion -- Malawi Sexual minorities -- Civil rights -- Malawi Homosexuality -- Public opinion Politics and government Public opinion Social conditions SUBJECT Malawi -- Politics and government -- 1994- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2005007005 Malawi -- Social conditions -- 21st century Subject Malawi Form Electronic book ISBN 9781108613026 1108613020

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