Black Sexualities: Probing Powers, Passions, Practices, and Policies by Juan Battle


Black Sexualities: Probing Powers, Passions, Practices, and Policies
Title : Black Sexualities: Probing Powers, Passions, Practices, and Policies
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ISBN : 0813546028
ISBN-10 : 9780813546025
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 474
Publication : First published January 1, 2009

Why does society have difficulty discussing sexualities? Where does fear of Black sexualities emerge and how is it manifested? How can varied experiences of Black females and males who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), or straight help inform dialogue and academic inquiry?From questioning forces that have constrained sexual choices to examining how Blacks have forged healthy sexual identities in an oppressive environment, Black Sexualities acknowledges the diversity of the Black experience and the shared legacy of racism. Contributors seek resolution to Blacks' understanding of their lives as sexual beings through stories of empowerment, healing, self-awareness, victories, and other historic and contemporary life-course panoramas and provide practical information to foster more culturally relative research, tolerance, and acceptance.