Convening Black Intimacy - Christianity, Gender, and Tradition in Early Twentieth century South

This social history of twentieth-century Black intimacy and family life in South Africa is the first book to demonstrate the singular role of Christianity in reshaping sexual and marital traditions. It is a must-read for scholars interested in the politics of gender, sexuality, and family in South Africa, as well as for historians of Christianity.

About the author

Natasha Erlank is a professor of history at the University of Johannesburg. Her research interests lie in the history of gender, marriage, and sexuality in Africa, within the broader context of colonialism and Christianity. Her new work examines the history of reproductive health in Africa from the 1940s to the 1990s.

Summary

This social history of twentieth-century Black intimacy and family life in South Africa is the first book to demonstrate the singular role of Christianity in reshaping sexual and marital traditions. It is a must-read for scholars interested in the politics of gender, sexuality, and family in South Africa, as well as for historians of Christianity.

Product details

• Authors: Natasha Erlank
• Publisher: University of ohio press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2022
• EAN: 9780821424995
• ISBN: 978-0-8214-2499-5
• No. of pages: 280
• Series: New African Histories
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous