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A comprehensive analysis of sexual diversity in Africa from a multidisciplinary perspective

This book examines the meanings and significance of the UK Gender Recognition Act within the context of broader social, cultural, legal, political, theoretical and policy shifts concerning gender and sexual diversity, and addresses current debates about equality and diversity, citizenship and recognition across a range of disciplines

This paper tries to get an answer to this question: why the most meaningful claims from the sexual diversity movements in Costa Rica (for example civil union bills) have not been able to get a satisfactory resolution and, on the contrary, they have been trapped in a swinging not-ending-game that has postponed them? Then, this paper examines the thesis about a structural diversity-phobia in the public sector of Costa Rica, which implies a constitutive discourse, praxis and culture. Beside all of this, this public sector has developed another very solid political culture in order to control and subordinate social movements. Then, we observe two consequences: it is not possible to get any satisfactory resolution for the vindications that sexual diversity movements are looking for and, second, the movement itself, and its organizations and leaders, are kept under a control subordinated to the dynamic and rules that political institutions tend to determine. ; Se busca dar respuesta a una pregunta básica: ¿por qué las reivindicaciones más significativas que han sido plantea das por los movimientos de la diversidad sexual en Costa Rica (como los proyectos de unión civil) no logran arribar a ninguna solución satisfactoria? ¿Por qué quedan en cambio atrapadas en un vaivén y un juego de dilaciones jamás resueltas? La respuesta a la pregunta planteada explora en la tesis que propone la existencia de una situación de diversifobia estructural –como discurso, práctica y cultura constitutiva presente en la institucionalidad pública costarricense, lo cual se entrevera con una cultura y práctica política desarrollada históricamente, muy eficaz en el objetivo de lograr la cooptación de los movimientos sociales. Ello trae dos consecuencias: la posposición indefinida de reconocimiento de cualquier reivindicación más o menos significativa, y la eficaz cooptación y desactivación del movimiento social de las diversidades y sus organizaciones.

This paper tries to get an answer to this question: why the most meaningful claims from the sexual diversity movements in Costa Rica (for example civil union bills) have not been able to get a satisfactory resolution and, on the contrary, they have been trapped in a swinging not-ending-game that has postponed them? Then, this paper examines the thesis about a structural diversity-phobia in the public sector of Costa Rica, which implies a constitutive discourse, praxis and culture. Beside all of this, this public sector has developed another very solid political culture in order to control and subordinate social movements. Then, we observe two consequences: it is not possible to get any satisfactory resolution for the vindications that sexual diversity movements are looking for and, second, the movement itself, and its organizations and leaders, are kept under a control subordinated to the dynamic and rules that political institutions tend to determine. ; Se busca dar respuesta a una pregunta básica: ¿por qué las reivindicaciones más significativas que han sido plantea das por los movimientos de la diversidad sexual en Costa Rica (como los proyectos de unión civil) no logran arribar a ninguna solución satisfactoria? ¿Por qué quedan en cambio atrapadas en un vaivén y un juego de dilaciones jamás resueltas? La respuesta a la pregunta planteada explora en la tesis que propone la existencia de una situación de diversifobia estructural –como discurso, práctica y cultura constitutiva presente en la institucionalidad pública costarricense, lo cual se entrevera con una cultura y práctica política desarrollada históricamente, muy eficaz en el objetivo de lograr la cooptación de los movimientos sociales. Ello trae dos consecuencias: la posposición indefinida de reconocimiento de cualquier reivindicación más o menos significativa, y la eficaz cooptación y desactivación del movimiento social de las diversidades y sus organizaciones.

This book explores the relationship between social movements, sexual citizenship and change in the context of Southern Europe. Providing a comparative analysis about LGBT issues in Italy, Spain and Portugal, it discusses how activism can generate political, legal and cultural change in post-dictatorial, Catholic and EU-focused countries. The significance of Portugal regarding sexual citizenship stems from the impressive pace at which LGBT rights were granted after the emergence of a LGBT movement. In some respects, Portugal led the way for LGBT rights in Europe. Offering a close engagement with sociological analysis of Spanish and Italian contemporary LGBT politics, this case study provides an opportunity to rethink collective action and sexual citizenship, contributing to timely theoretical and political debates. Based on extensive fieldwork and original qualitative analysis, the book suggests the notion of 'syncretic activism' as a third way of approaching the debate between assimilationism and radicalism. The notion of syncretic activism offers a synthesis of transformative, transgressive and deconstructionist approaches to identity within diversity politics. These findings have direct implications in the understanding and political potential of collective action, highlighting the complex interplay between aims, strategies and outcomes of LGBT activism in Southern Europe.

Este artigo aborda os desafios enfrentados quando se busca modificar os regimes de desigualdade na escola envolvendo atributos de gênero e sexualidade. Utiliza-se a etnografia de cenas escolares em três escolas públicas de Porto Alegre, as quais são palco de ações autoclassificadas como de "combate à homofobia", "respeito pela diversidade" e "inclusão para todos". Não se trata de fazer uma avaliação das políticas públicas, uma vez que há pouca envergadura do trabalho de campo, mas a reflexão sobre o que foi observado e relatado tem importância como insumo de monitoramento e avaliação das ações, bem como para estimular a reflexão teórica acerca das categorias conceituais em que tais ações se baseiam. O texto está estruturado em três unidades. Na primeira, percorre-se parte da complexa discussão conceitual e política que hoje envolve categorias como diferença, diversidade, inclusão, igualdade e desigualdade, em articulação com as categorias do campo específico: gênero, sexualidade e masculinidades no espaço escolar. Na segunda unidade, explicita-se o método de etnografia de cenas escolares, situando o contexto das escolas e dos grupos de alunos. A terceira narra algumas cenas, articulando seu conteúdo com questões de ordem teórica e com diretrizes de políticas públicas vigentes na área. A principal hipótese aqui desenvolvida é de que as ações escolares parecem querer valorizar a diversidade sem tocar no estatuto da heteronormatividade, o que compromete seu alcance. ; This paper addresses the challenges one faces when attempting to change the basis of inequality in school associated with attributes of gender and sexuality. Ethnographic procedures are utilized to describe school scenes in three public schools in the city Porto Alegre, which are the stage where actions self-rated as intended to "fight homophobia", "respect towards diversity" and "inclusion of all". The aim is not evaluate public policies, since there is little span of field work, instead the reflection on what has been observed and reported is important as an input for monitoring and assessing actions, as well as to stimulate theoretical thinking about the conceptual categories on which such actions are based. The text is structured in three units. The first one deals with the complex conceptual and political discussion that currently involves categories such as difference, diversity, inclusion, equality and inequality, in articulation with the specific field categories: genders, sexuality and masculinities in the school environment. The second unit brings the ethnographic method for school scenes, assigning the context of the schools and groups of students. The third unit narrates some scenes and articulates their contents with theoretical issues and guidelines of the public policies currently in force for the subject. The main hypothesis developed herein is that school actions seem to praise diversity without touching the status of heteronormativity, which adversely affects its outreach.

"Eight chapters, presented by Sartore-Baldwin (kinesiology, East Carolina U.), explore the complex relationships between gender, sexual orientation, and sport. Contributors examine the lesbian stigma in sport, the evolution of homophobic language in the sport context as it relates to changing attitudes, policy issues concerning transsexual and intersex athletes, the multiple minority status of African American sexual minorities, the evolution of the Gay Games as a site where diversity and unity are valued, and the benefits of sexual orientation diversity within sports organizations." -- Provided by publisher

PurposeDress and appearance codes are often seen as trivial, both because they seem to fit within our notions of how people ought to behave, and because they appear to reflect legitimate employer concerns in running a business. But they are not constructed in a vacuum. They reflect and enshrine societal stereotypes and expectations of women and men and how they look – including assumptions about gender and sexuality and majoritarian norms. As such, they punish anyone who is an outlier by reason of gender, sexuality, race, religion, or culture. This paper seeks to identify the assumptions and effects on gender, sexuality, professionalism and class in appearance and behavior codes.Design/methodology/approachThis is a conceptual paper exploring US case law on dress codes and employee appearance standards to examine issues of gender and sexual orientation identity on the job. By combining insights from sexual orientation identity theories and visibility, the paper seeks to uncover some of the interactions and effects of these appearance policies on women and LGBT persons in the workplace.FindingsThis paper shows that identity strategies and performances used by LGBT individuals and women in the workplace implicate sexuality and gender, but also professionalism and class. These dress and appearance codes carry with them consequences for both employers and employees.Practical implicationsThe paper highlights the gender, sexuality and identity performance burdens on women and sexual minorities workplace controls over dress and appearance.Originality/valueThe paper discusses topics that are of interest to persons studying sexuality and gender identity issues in employment. It is based on an unpublished talk at the EDI conference in Vienna 2010.

This book addresses the continued lack of the diversity in veterinary medicine, the least inclusive of all medical professions. Effective navigation of the complexity of diversity and inclusion in veterinary medicine requires clear enumeration, recognition, and understanding of key issues, challenges, and opportunities. In a nation with rapidly changing demographics, public needs and expectations of the veterinary profession will continue to evolve. A more diverse scientific workforce is required to feed the veterinary profession, not just for the purposed of equity, but as necessity for its sustainability and relevance. The book lays out the history of diversity in the veterinary profession, in the context of historical changes and actions within US society. An overview of selected strategies from dental, pharmacy, and (human) medical schools is then offered. The impact of social constructs on career interest development is explored using the examples of race, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Practical strategies for attracting preschool through undergraduate students to careers in the veterinary profession are presented, as well as metrics and tools to assess the impact of diversity and inclusiveness strategies. A systems approach to diversity and inclusiveness in the veterinary profession is called for in a manner that frames barriers as opportunities for improvement and progress. There is much that needs to happen to achieve professional inclusiveness and cultural competency, but the path to achieving this is clear. System-wide commitment, planning, execution, and continuous assessment will position the profession to better suit the population of the nation and the world that will be served. This is book is a call to action for consistent championship and cohesive approaches, and it provides a road map to building a sustainably inclusive future.

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface to the 2013 Edition -- Preface to the 2009 Edition -- INTRODUCTION. Diversity Denied -- PART ONE. ANIMAL RAINBOWS -- PART TWO. HUMAN RAINBOWS -- PART THREE. CULTURAL RAINBOWS -- APPENDIX. Policy Recommendations -- Notes -- Index

The book aims to show that, in the 21st century, it is possible to live, love, form a family without sex, without children, without a shared home, without a partner, without a working husband, without a heterosexual orientation or without a biological sexual body.

This book aims to show that, in the twenty-first century, it is possible to live, love, and form a family without sex, without children, without a shared home, without a partner, without a working husband, without a heterosexual orientation or without a biological sexual body.