Articles Tagged With #colonialism
UNCOVERING HIDDEN SEXUAL HISTORIES THROUGH COLONIAL ARCHIVAL RESEARCH
Can colonial archives be reinterpreted to recover hidden queer histories and moral narratives? This question has been explored by scholars who have discovered that the written records left behind by...
HOW COLONIALISM, RELIGION, AND CULTURE HAVE SHAPED ATTITUDES TOWARDS LGBT PEOPLE IN AFRICA?
African Post-Colonial, Religious, and Cultural Histories Shaping Social Attitudes and Policies Regarding LGBT Communities
The term "LGBT" stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender,...
EXPLORING HOW TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS CAN RESHAPE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF SEXUALITY AND GENDER
We will explore how indigenous and non-Western knowledge systems can offer valuable insights into alternative frameworks for understanding sexuality and gender. These traditional knowledge systems...
COLONIALISM SHAPED ATTITUDES TOWARDS LGBT SEXUALITY AND GENDER ROLES IN AFRICA
The history of sexuality and gender in Africa is closely related to colonialism. This means that the attitudes towards LGBT individuals are shaped by the legacy of European colonization, which...
THE IMPACT OF COLONIALISM ON THE EVOLUTION OF LGBTQ+ RIGHTS IN LATIN AMERICA
The trajectory of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT) rights in Latin America is an intricate story that can be traced back to the region's colonial past, its relationship with...
HOW COLONIALISM SHAPED MODERN ATTITUDES TOWARDS SAMESEX RELATIONSHIPS IN AFRICA
African history has been shaped by many different cultures and religions, including those that are still practiced today. In some cases, these historical influences have led to a more tolerant...
QUEERNESS, COLONIALISM, AND MORAL REGULATION: EXPLORING THE IMPACT ON INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES, AND SOCIETIES
Queerness refers to identities and practices that fall outside dominant heteronormative norms of sexuality and gender, including those who identify as LGBTQ+. Historical and ongoing moral regulation...
AFRICAN SOCIETIES: EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF RELIGION, COLONIALISM, AND MODERN ATTITUDES TOWARDS HOMOSEXUALITY
African societies have a rich history that is shaped by diverse cultures and traditions. This includes different belief systems, including Christianity and Islam which are commonly practiced across...
THE IMPACT OF COLONIALISM ON ATTITUDES TOWARDS LGBT PEOPLE IN AFRICA: A COMPLEX HISTORY
The history of colonialism in Africa has had a significant impact on the attitudes and policies towards LGBT communities across the continent. Colonial powers brought their own values and beliefs...