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Not crossing the line: masculinities and homophobic violence in South Africa

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: In South Africa, gendered violence, experienced through homophobia, has become common, with 'curative rape' for lesbian women on the increase and gay men being beaten up and verbally harassed. In this briefing I demonstrate how men's understanding of their masculinity is typically caught up in fears related to homophobic violence and exaggerated fears regarding sexual orientation. I argue that an analysis and understanding of masculinities may provide answers to the increasing gendered violence, and that higher education institutions can be key in bringing about change.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32383338

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Gender and Feminist Studies

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162208522

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