DRS/SRI: Neocolonialism and Homophobia in Uganda
Date
From: 10 June 2013 16:15
Till: 10 June 2013 17:45
Description
Speakers: Kristen Cheney and Auma Okwany, ISS
Development Research Series organized by Sexuality Research Initiative @ISS: 'Why Sex Counts'
Spring/Summer 2013
Neocolonialism and Homophobia in Uganda: A Dialogue between Kristen Cheney and Auma Okwany
Abstract
In 2009, the Anti-Homosexuality Bill introduced in Uganda’s Parliament reignited homophobic sentiment across Africa. The debate continues today, despite a well-documented history of sexual diversity in Africa, and claims that homosexuality is not only “un-African” but a Western imposition are being used to justify violence and exclusion.
Based on the article 'Locating Neocolonialism, "Tradition," and Human Rights in Uganda's 'Gay Death Penalty' by Kristen Cheney, she and Auma Okwany will discuss the tensions and contradictions in the opposition to homosexuality.
About the speakers
See for more information:
Please contact Dr Wendy Harcourt: harcourt@iss.nl and Dr Silke Heumann: heumann@iss.nl
Full DRS/SRI: 'Why Sex Counts' Programme
Publication date: Thursday, 28 February 2013
