RT Book T1 The country we want to live in: hate crimes and homophobia in the lives of black lesbian South Africans T2 Occasional paper / Policy Analysis and Capacity Enhancement Research Programme JF Policy Analysis and Capacity Enhancement Research Programme occasional paper A2 Mkhize, Nonhlanhla LA English PP Cape Town PB HSRC Press YR 2010 UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/655814698 AB "The country we want to live in: Hate crimes and homophobia in the lives of black lesbian South Africans offers a refreshing perspective on violence perpetrated against black lesbians. Based on a Roundtable seminar, held during the 2006 16 Days of Activism for no Violence against Women and Children, the text engages the heteronormative focus of the campaign, profiles aspects of the dynamic conversations, and builds strong arguments about violence against lesbians. It also profiles the voices of women who are central to the activism around hate crimes and homophobia. In capturing key aspects of the lively discussion of 2006, an update of subsequent events that have bearing on the original seminar is provided, concluding with recommendations that have relevance for research, policy and practice. The country we want to live in makes an impassioned plea about citizenship, belonging and social justice, confirming that silence about these issues is not an option"--Cover NO Includes bibliographical references (p. 55-63) CN HV6773.55.S6 SN 0796923418 SN 0796923426 SN 0796923434 SN 9780796923417 SN 9780796923424 SN 9780796923431 K1 Hate Crimes : South Africa K1 Lesbians : Crimes against : South Africa K1 Gays : Crimes against : South Africa K1 Homophobia : South Africa K1 Südafrika : Schwarze : Lesbe : Hate crime : Homophobie