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    Tommy Boys, Lesbian Men, and Ancestral Wives: Female Same-Sex Practices in Africa

    By Ruth Morgan and Saskia Wierenga

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    A vivid portrait of homosexual African women, this collection of essays examines and celebrates same-sex practices while acknowledging their taboo status in many African cultures. From Uganda to Namibia, governmental homophobia and female strength are among the thoroughly discussed issues.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJacana Media
    Release dateJun 30, 2006
    ISBN9781431404056
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    Tommy Boys, Lesbian Men, and Ancestral Wives: Female Same-Sex Practices in Africa
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    Ruth Morgan

    Ruth Morgan was born in Carmarthen and grew up in Llandovery. She read English at Cardiff and went into teaching, where she felt inspired to invent stories for her classes. She’s written for television and radio and published fiction, poetry and plays for children. She is also a visiting storyteller at Cardiff Castle. She now teaches in Penarth, where she lives with the illustrator Chris Glynn, and their son, Gethin.

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