Male Same-sex Sexuality and HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa
Overview
- Editors:
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Theo Sandfort
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HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, Columbia University and New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, USA
- Offers a scholarly overview of male same-sex sexuality and HIV in selected African countries
- Demonstrates how discourse around HIV and gay men is evolving
- Presents models to effectively address the health and prevention needs of gay men in African countries
Table of contents (6 chapters)
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- Daniel K. Gondwe, Brian Minalga, Russell Campbell, Erica L. Hamilton, Jonathan Paul Lucas
Pages 31-50
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- Robert Lorway, Monika Doshi, John Mathenge, Pascal Macharia, Lyle McKinnon, Parinita Bhattacharjee et al.
Pages 51-69
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- Kåre Moen, Elia John Mmbaga, Alexander Mwijage Ishungisa, Melkizedeck Thomas Leshabari
Pages 93-115
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About this book
This book addresses the impact of HIV on populations of men who have sex with men in Africa and local responses to the issue. It documents the enduring existence of a rich variety of same-sex practices between men. More critically, it analyses how the denial and social rejection of same-sex sexuality, together with the legacy of criminalization by former colonial rulers, has not only fueled the transmission of HIV between men, but has also impeded an effective response. The book also documents some of the outstanding progress that has been made and acknowledges the differences between African countries. Through its focus on lived realities and grassroots activism in Africa, this book will appeal to researchers, policy makers and practitioners alike.
Editors and Affiliations
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HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, Columbia University and New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, USA
Theo Sandfort
About the editor
Theo Sandfort is a Professor of Clinical Sociomedical Sciences (in Psychiatry) at Columbia University and a Research Scientist at New York State Psychiatric Institute. He has a longstanding career in social science research on topics such as HIV and sexual risk, sexual orientation and mental health, and gender nonconformity. He has a particular interest in male same-sex sexuality and HIV in Africa. He published widely in high impact journals and has (co)edited several books including Sexual Behaviour and HIV/AIDS in Europe and The Dutch Response to HIV: Pragmatism and Consensus, (1998), and Lesbian & Gay Studies: An Introductory, Interdisciplinary Approach (2000). He serves on the editorial board of major journals including Archives of Sexual Behavior, Journal of Sex Research, and Culture, Health and Sexuality.
