ISBN:
9781282138780
,
1282138782
,
1444306197
,
1444306189
,
9781444306194
,
9781444306187
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (x, 246 p.)
,
ill., maps
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
RGS-IBG book series
Parallel Title:
Print version Queer visibilities
DDC:
306.76/6209687355
Keywords:
Gay men Social conditions
;
Sexual orientation
;
Sex discrimination
;
Gay men Identity
;
Cape Town (South Africa) Social conditions
;
Kapstadt
;
Sexuelle Orientierung
;
Homosexualität
;
Diskriminierung
;
Identität
;
Soziale Situation
Abstract:
Combining current theory and original fieldwork, Queer Visibilitiesexplores the gap between liberal South African law and the reality for groups of queer men living in Cape Town. Explores the interface between queer sexuality, race, and urban space to show links between groups of queer menFocuses on three main 'population groups' in Cape Town—white, coloured, and black AfricansDiscusses how HIV remains a key issue for queer men in South AfricaUtilizes new research data—the first comprehensive cross-community study of queer identities in South Africa
Abstract:
Combining current theory and original fieldwork, Queer Visibilities explores the gap between liberal South African law and the reality for groups of queer men living in Cape Town. Explores the interface between queer sexuality, race, and urban space to show links between groups of queer menFocuses on three main 'population groups' in Cape Town-white, coloured, and black AfricansDiscusses how HIV remains a key issue for queer men in South AfricaUtilizes new research data-the first comprehensive cross-community study of queer identities in South Africa
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents; Figures and Tables; Series Editors' Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter One: Queer Visibilities in Cape Town; Part I: Visibilities; Chapter Two: Legacies and Visibilities among White Queer Men; Chapter Three: Coloured Visibilities and the Raced Nature of Heteronormative Space; Chapter Four: How to be a Queer Xhosa Man in the Cape Town Townships; Part II: Interactions; Chapter Five: Social Invisibilities; Chapter Six: Political Invisibilities (and Visibilities); Chapter Seven: The Costs of Invisibility; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [220]-240) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
DOI:
10.1002/9781444306187
URL:
Volltext
(URL des Erstveröffentlichers)
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