Global homophobia states, movements, and the politics of oppression /

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Other Authors: Weiss, Meredith L. (Meredith Leigh), 1972- (Editor), Bosia, Michael J. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Urbana : University of Illinois Press, [2013]
Physical Description:
ix, 267 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects:
Homophobia -- Law and legislation.
Homophobia -- Religious aspects.
Homophobia -- Europe.
Homophobia -- United States.
Homosexuality -- Government policy.
Gay rights -- Politics and government.
Contents:
  • Political homophobia in comparative perspective / Michael J. Bosia and Meredith L. Weiss
  • Why states act : homophobia and crisis / Michael J. Bosia
  • America's Cold War empire : exporting the lavender scare / David K. Johnson
  • Marriage of convenience : the U.S. Christian right, African Christianity, and postcolonial politics of sexual identity / Kapya J. Kaoma
  • Gay rights and political homophobia in postcommunist Europe : is there an "EU effect"? / Conor O'Dwyer
  • Sexual politics and constitutional reform in Ecuador : from neoliberalism to the Buen vivir / Amy Lind
  • Prejudice before pride : rise of an anticipatory countermovement / Meredith L. Weiss
  • Homophobia as a tool of statecraft : Iran and its queers / Katarzyna Korycki and Abouzar Nasirzadeh
  • Navigating international rights and local politics : sexuality governance in postcolonial settings / Sami Zeidan
  • Theorizing the politics of (homo)sexualities across cultures / Mark Blasius
  • Conclusion. On the interplay of state homophobia and homoprotectionism / Christine (Cricket) Keating.

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