African same-sex sexualities and gender diversity: A framing note. (February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reddy, Vasu; Sandfort, Theo
• Other Names: Reddy Vasu guest-editor.; Sandfort Theo guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Sexualities. Volume 24:Number 1/2(2021)
• Page Start: 3
• Page End: 12
• Publication Date: 2021-02
• Subjects: African sexualities -- gender diversity -- heteronormativity -- homophobia -- identity -- media; Sex -- Periodicals; Sex customs -- Periodicals; Sex (Psychology) -- Periodicals; 306.705
• DOI: 10.1177/1363460720914597
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1363-4607

Abstract

This article introduces the concept of African same-sex sexualities and gender diversity which refers to variation pertinent to gender expressions and identities, sexual expression and sexual orientation. The article describes the emerging and evolving African scholarly production evident in the last two decades and explains key underlying themes that bring together this special issue.