# African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/african-sexualities-and-lgbtq-issues-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 164,308 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the diverse landscape of sexualities, politics, and cultural discourse surrounding LGBT rights and human rights in Africa. It delves into the intersections of sexuality, gender, colonialism, and postcolonial politics, shedding light on the complexities of homophobia, queer studies, and the challenges faced by sexual minorities. The papers also address the impact of religion, media, and global influences on the discourse around sexuality in African societies. |
| Domain | Social Sciences |
| Field | Social Sciences |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T13843 |
| Works | 26,425 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Michel Foucault](https://scholariq.org/researchers/michel-foucault/)
- [Shane D. Morrison](https://scholariq.org/researchers/shane-d-morrison/)
- [Anthony Giddens](https://scholariq.org/researchers/anthony-giddens/)
- [Kenneth H. Mayer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/kenneth-h-mayer/)
- [David A. Brent](https://scholariq.org/researchers/david-a-brent/)
- [Praveen Hoogar](https://scholariq.org/researchers/praveen-hoogar/)
- [Deborah S. Hasin](https://scholariq.org/researchers/deborah-s-hasin/)
- [Karestan C. Koenen](https://scholariq.org/researchers/karestan-c-koenen/)
- [Paul Bebbington](https://scholariq.org/researchers/paul-bebbington/)
- [Martin den Heijer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/martin-den-heijer/)
- [Sara Ahmed](https://scholariq.org/researchers/sara-ahmed/)
- [Ilan H. Meyer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ilan-h-meyer/)

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