Download or read book A Tapestry of Human Sexuality in Africa written by Oka Obono and published by Jacana Media. This book was released on 2010 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All too often, sexuality in Africa is examined through the lenses of epidemic and disease, but this study celebrates human diversity and calls for a more responsible and broadminded view of sexual practices on the continent. From dating in the Eastern Cape to living as a lesbian, bisexual, or gay person in Cape Town, from gender violence in Nigeria to female circumcision in Kenya, the discussion weaves threads from many traditions and provides a colorful and intricate examination of human sexuality in contemporary Africa.