Popular narratives cite religion as the driving force behind homophobia in Africa, portraying
Christianity and LGBT expression as incompatible. Without denying Christianity's …

One of the most abiding accusations in the debate on homosexuality in Africa is that the
whole enterprise is 'western'and that it lacks 'a true African flavour'. For some, the insistence …

This article contributes to the understanding of the role of religion in the public and political
controversies about homosexuality in Africa. As a case study it investigates the heated …

Building upon debates about the politics of nationalism and sexuality in post-colonial Africa,
this article highlights the role of religion in shaping nationalist ideologies that seek to …

Studies of gender in African Christianity have usually focused on women. This book draws
attention to men and constructions of masculinity, particularly important in light of the HIV …

Queer Theologies: The Basics is a concise and illuminating introduction to the study of this
controversial and discursive subject area. This book provides an accessible exploration into …

Issues of homosexuality are the subject of public and political controversy in many African
societies today. Frequently, these controversies receive widespread attention both locally …

Religion is often seen as a conservative force in contemporary Africa. In particular, Christian
beliefs and actors are usually depicted as driving the opposition to homosexuality and …

Against the background of the HIV epidemic and the intense public controversy on
homosexuality in African societies, this article investigates the discourses of academic …

Legislations prohibiting homosexuality (male-male relationships especially) are gaining
increasing attention in Africa, especially within the global human rights discourse. Uganda …