Intersectional Silencing: Colonialism, Culture, Religion and the Complex Realities of LGBTQ+ in Malawi
Abstract
This study examines the intricate experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in Malawi by analyzing the historical foundations of homophobia, the absence of legal protections, and the cultural ramifications of colonialism, while also acknowledging the historical presence of same-sex relationships in African societies.
Status
Graduate
Department
International Studies
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Campus
Athens
Faculty Mentor
Pant Saumya
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Intersectional Silencing: Colonialism, Culture, Religion and the Complex Realities of LGBTQ+ in Malawi
This study examines the intricate experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in Malawi by analyzing the historical foundations of homophobia, the absence of legal protections, and the cultural ramifications of colonialism, while also acknowledging the historical presence of same-sex relationships in African societies.