The country we want to live in
Subtitle: hate crimes and homophobia in the lives of black lesbian South Africans
By: Nonhlanhla Mkhize ... [et al.]
Series: Occasional paper -- 1; Occasional paper (Policy Analysis and Capacity Enhancement Research Programme -- 1.
Publisher: HSRC Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Cape Town
Language: eng
Number of pages: 66
ISBN-13: 9780796923417; 9780796923424; 9780796923431
Subjects: Gays; Hate crimes; Homophobia; Lesbians; Crimes against
Other titles: Hate crimes and homophobia in the lives of black lesbian South Africans
Description: "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"--Cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 55-63).