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Hungochani

Hungochani
Author: Epprecht, Marc
Price: $110.00
ISBN-10: 0773572112
ISBN-13: 9780773572119
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Duration: Lifetime

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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. Using oral testimony, memoirs, literature, criminal court records, and early 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.