Beyond the Mountain: Queer Life in "Africa’s Gay Capital" (Routledge/UNISA Press Series)

By: B Camminga and Zethu Matebeni

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Synopsis: Beyond The Mountain: Queer Life in "Africa’s Gay Capital" contributes to the body of knowledge on the lived experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) communities in Cape Town. The book provides insight on the lives of the LGBTQI communities in Cape Town and challenges the stereotypes and prejudices against these communities. The chapters consist of both narratives of lived experiences and academic discussions presented by novice as well as experienced scholars. The imagery of beyond the mountain is a depiction of the lives of LGBTQI community and immovable negative perceptions the general public have to them and seeks to expose their world and the kinds of violence and abuse they are subjected to, as well as unveiling the racial discrimination within these communities. The book revolves around five themes: education, emancipation, protection, acceptance, and integration of those who identify as LGBTQI people in society.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 218 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781000838190
Related ISBNs:: 9781032433882, 9781003367062, 9781032433875
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 02/10/23
Copyrighted By:: University of South Africa
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender, Social Studies, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: B Camminga
Edited by:: zethu Matebeni

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