Joy, Reflections, Resistance - Lgbtiq+ Lived Realities in Africa: Scholarly and Activist Perspectives - Paperback

by Mariel Reiss (Editor), Ayodele Sogunro (Editor)

This book brings together activist and scholarly perspectives from different African countries on the multifaceted lived realities of LGBTIQ+ persons, exploring their experiences of violence and their resistance strategies. It examines the impact of colonial legacies, solidarities across LGBTIQ+ communities, and the ways in which scholars and activists can connect to foster and share collective practices.

Author Biography

Mariel Reiss is a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Conflict Studies at Marburg University, Germany. Ayodele Sogunro is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Pretoria, South Africa.