Dynamics and Complexities of Interracial Gay Families in South Africa: A New Frontier

Gay Relationships in South Africa

AvOluwafemi Adeagbo

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

This book provides an in-depth account of a qualitative study on the familial arrangements and domestic settings shaping interracial gay partnerships in the South African context, and it offers both empirical and theoretical insights on the topic.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-01-18
Mått:155 x 235 x 6 mm
Vikt:160 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:SpringerBriefs in Sociology
Antal sidor:79
Förlag:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN:9783030039219

Utforska kategorier

HBTQ+ inom Samhälle och politik
Genusvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
Sociologi inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

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.

Innehållsförteckning

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.