The country we want to live in: hate crimes and homophobia in the lives of black lesbian South Africans
OUTPUT TYPE: Monograph (Book)
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2010
TITLE AUTHOR(S): N.Mkhize, J.Bennett, V.Reddy, R.Moletsane
KEYWORDS: CRIME AND SECURITY, EQUALITY, HATE CRIME, HOMOPHOBIA, IDENTITY, LESBIANS, SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR, VIOLENCE PREVENTION
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC), Impact Centre (IC), Impact Centre (PRESS), Impact Centre (CC)
Web link: http://www.hsrcpress.ac.za/product.php?productid=2282&cat=1&page=2&freedownload=1
Intranet: HSRC Library: shelf number 6502
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/4113
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/4113
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2010
TITLE AUTHOR(S): N.Mkhize, J.Bennett, V.Reddy, R.Moletsane
KEYWORDS: CRIME AND SECURITY, EQUALITY, HATE CRIME, HOMOPHOBIA, IDENTITY, LESBIANS, SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR, VIOLENCE PREVENTION
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC), Impact Centre (IC), Impact Centre (PRESS), Impact Centre (CC)
Web link: http://www.hsrcpress.ac.za/product.php?productid=2282&cat=1&page=2&freedownload=1
Intranet: HSRC Library: shelf number 6502
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/4113
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/4113
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Abstract
The country we want to live in: Hate crimes and homophobia in the lives of black lesbian South Africans offers a refreshing perspective on violence perpetrated against black lesbians. Based on a Roundtable seminar, held during the 2006 16 Days of Activism for no Violence against Women and Children, the text engages the heteronormative focus of the campaign, profiles aspects of the dynamic conversations, and builds strong arguments about violence against lesbians. It also profiles the voices of women who are central to the activism around hate crimes and homophobia. In capturing key aspects of the lively discussion of 2006, an update of subsequent events that have bearing on the original seminar is provided, concluding with recommendations that have relevance for research, policy and practice. The country we want to live in makes an impassioned plea about citizenship, belonging and social justice, confirming that silence about these issues is not an option.-
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