Lynne Rienner Publishers | The Country We Want to Live In

The Country We Want to Live In: Hate Crimes and Homophobia in the Lives of Black Lesbian South Africans

Nonhlanhla Mkhize, Jane Bennett, Vasu Reddy, Relebohile Moletsane

		ISBN: 978-0-7969-2341-7 $45.00
		ISBN: 978-0-7969-2651-7 $45.00
	2011/66 pages

"Highlights the pain of experience through the voices of those most affected. Anyone who reads this text should be outraged and compelled to act."—Vicci Tallis, PhD, manager, HIV and AIDS program, Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa

DESCRIPTION

Despite constitutional protections founded on the principles of equality, human dignity and freedom, violence based on gender and sexual orientation is rampant in South Africa.

Taking stock of the socio-political climate in the country, the authors of The Country We Want to Live In argue for empathy, inclusivity, citizenship, belonging, and social justice—and, most importantly, conclude with specific strategies and clear policy recommendations for eliminating violence against lesbians.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nonhlanhla Mkhize is the director of the Durban Lesbian and Gay Community and Health Centre in KwaZulu-Natal. Jane Bennett is head at the African Gender Institute at the University of Cape Town. Vasu Reddy is vice chancellor for research and internationalization at the University of the Free State. Relebohile Moletsane is a professor of education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.