The Homosexuality Debate in Malawi

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Cover -- Copyright page -- Title page -- Dedication -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: General Discussions on Homosexuality -- Sexual Orientation -- Definitions of Homosexuality -- Types of Homosexuals -- The Distinction between Inversion and Perversion -- Homosexual Practice or Behaviour -- Homosexual Orientation and the Homosexual Act -- Causes of Homosexuality -- Sexual Orientation Change -- Natural Law Morality and Homosexuality -- Conclusion -- Chapter 2: The Homosexuality Debate in Malawi -- Introduction -- Legal Status of Homosexuality in Malawi -- Homosexuality Offences in Malawi -- Pro-Homosexuality Arguments in Malawi -- Anti-Homosexuality Responses in the Debate -- Homosexuality and Health -- Homosexuality and Donor Aid to Malawi -- Homophobic Practices against Homosexuals in Malawi -- Blackmail, Extortion and Homosexuality in Malawi -- Conclusion -- Chapter 3: The Prevalence of Homosexuality in Malawi -- Introduction -- Prevalence of Homosexuality in Malawi -- Prevalence of Homosexuality in Contemporary Malawian Communities -- Prevalence of Homosexuality in Educational Institutions -- Prevalence of Homosexuality in Malawian Prisons -- Factors which Promote Homosexuality in Malawi -- Conclusion -- Chapter 4: The Homosexuality Debate in Africa -- Introduction -- The Notion that Homosexuality is Un-African -- The Notion that Homosexuality is African -- Conclusion -- Chapter 5: International Debate on Human Rights and Homosexuality -- Introduction -- Human Rights and Homosexuality -- The International Debate on Homosexuality -- Conclusion -- Chapter 6: Homosexuality, the Bible and the Quran -- Introduction -- The Old Testament and Homosexuality -- The New Testament and Homosexuality -- Homosexuality in the City of Corinth -- Homosexuality in Islam: Qur'an, Hadith and Sharia

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The homosexuality debate in Malawi

In: Mzuni books no. 28

Mawerenga, Jones Hamburu

Mawerenga, Jones Hamburu

Abstract

Homosexuality is a cross-cutting challenge to Malawian society with theological, socio-cultural, economic, legal, political, and human rights implications. This book argues that the solution to the homosexuality debate in Malawi does not lie in either the criminalization or decriminalization of homosexuality; neither does it lie in homophobia nor heterophobia. However, the solution to the homosexuality debate lies in achieving a harmonious co-existence of both heterosexuals and homosexuals by practicing mutual tolerance. The book concludes by suggesting various activities to be taken by: The Government of Malawi; Gay Rights Activists; Religious Leaders; Traditional Leaders; and Malawian Society to ensure the aforementioned tolerance and understanding is encouraged

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