Young Masculinities and Sexual Health in Southern Africa

This book examines the complex relationships between young masculinities and sexual health within Southern Africa. It considers how socio-cultural and economic factors shape young men's experiences of masculinity and the effects on relationship dynamics, gender norms and sexual health.Through thematic chapters covering love, pleasure, social norms, risk, and HIV, the book emphasises the global importance of engaging young men in fostering gender equity and promoting healthier sexual practices. Readers will benefit from a diverse range of methodologies and perspectives that highlight the plurality and fluidity of masculinities, challenging monolithic accounts of young men in the region whilst illustrating the global relevance of understanding local contexts in shaping masculinities. The book provides valuable insights for developing effective sexual health interventions that recognise and embrace 'other' masculinities. Sexual health approaches that resonate with the lived realities of young men can potentially enhance young men's engagement and participation in promoting healthier relationships and practices.With important insights for theory, policy, and practice, this book will be of interest to researchers across the fields of critical masculinity studies, sexual and reproductive health, gender studies and African studies, as well as policymakers, development practitioners, and activists.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Deevia (University of Kwazulu-Natal Bhana
• Con la collaborazione di: Bhana Deevia (Editore), Kaymarlin Govender (Editore), Skovdal Morten (Editore), Morten Skovdel (Editore)
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 19.05.2025
• EAN: 9781032742472
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3274247-2
• Pagine: 302
• Serie: Routledge Studies on Gender and Sexuality in Africa
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Teorie sociologiche; Sociology, Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family, MEDICAL / Health Policy, MEDICAL / Public Health, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sexual Abuse & Harassment, HEALTH & FITNESS / Sexuality, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Social Policy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, LAW / Gender & the Law, Politics & government, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Southern Africa, Regional Studies, Legal History, Gender & the law, Politics and government, Regional / International studies, African History, Moral and social purpose of education, Social Law, Development Studies, Gender studies: men and boys, Gender Studies: Men, Venereal Diseases, Birth control, contraception, family planning, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Sexuality, Moral & social purpose of education, Law and society, gender issues, Social law and Medical law, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Health & Sexuality, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / African Studies, Sexually transmitted infections / Venereal diseases