Dr Oluwafemi (Femi) Adeagbo is currently a Senior Social Scientist at the Africa Health Research Institute in South Africa. He is also a Senior Research Associate in both the Department of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, and the Division of Infection and Immunity, University College London. He is a sociologist with an interest in the issues of gender and sexuality, migration and health. He has been working for some years on how ‘masculinities and personal resources’ shape intimate relationships particularly how these two factors impact on men’s attitudes, health, decision-making, power/gender relations, division of household labour/gender roles and violence in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships. Femi was recently awarded a National Research Foundation (NRF, South Africa) rating for his research contributions. He is also a recipient of many local and international awards.

• Chapter 1. Same-sex Intimacy in South Africa: an Introduction.- Chapter 2. Diversity in Families.- Chapter 3. Relationship Formation, Division of Housework & Power Negotiation.- Chapter 4. Conflict Management, Coping Strategies and Social Support.- Chapter 5. Conclusion: Contributions, Recommendations & Future Research Areas.

Dr Oluwafemi (Femi) Adeagbo is currently a Senior Social Scientist at the Africa Health Research Institute in South Africa. He is also a Senior Research Associate in both the Department of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, and the Division of Infection and Immunity, University College London. He is a sociologist with an interest in the issues of gender and sexuality, migration and health. He has been working for some years on how ‘masculinities and personal resources’ shape intimate relationships particularly how these two factors impact on men’s attitudes, health, decision-making, power/gender relations, division of household labour/gender roles and violence in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships. Femi was recently awarded a National Research Foundation (NRF, South Africa) rating for his research contributions. He is also a recipient of many local and international awards.

• Chapter 1. Same-sex Intimacy in South Africa: an Introduction.- Chapter 2. Diversity in Families.- Chapter 3. Relationship Formation, Division of Housework & Power Negotiation.- Chapter 4. Conflict Management, Coping Strategies and Social Support.- Chapter 5. Conclusion: Contributions, Recommendations & Future Research Areas.

Dr Oluwafemi (Femi) Adeagbo is currently a Senior Social Scientist at the Africa Health Research Institute in South Africa. He is also a Senior Research Associate in both the Department of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, and the Division of Infection and Immunity, University College London. He is a sociologist with an interest in the issues of gender and sexuality, migration and health. He has been working for some years on how ‘masculinities and personal resources’ shape intimate relationships particularly how these two factors impact on men’s attitudes, health, decision-making, power/gender relations, division of household labour/gender roles and violence in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships. Femi was recently awarded a National Research Foundation (NRF, South Africa) rating for his research contributions. He is also a recipient of many local and international awards.

• Chapter 1. Same-sex Intimacy in South Africa: an Introduction.- Chapter 2. Diversity in Families.- Chapter 3. Relationship Formation, Division of Housework & Power Negotiation.- Chapter 4. Conflict Management, Coping Strategies and Social Support.- Chapter 5. Conclusion: Contributions, Recommendations & Future Research Areas.