Samukelisiwe Mabaso, an « unapologetic (South) African feminist », shares her thoughts on how a few womxn in the Global South are reclaiming social media to celebrate being queer.
« Although there has been a global progression towards decriminalising people based on their sexuality – why it was criminalised in the first place is beyond me (a conversation for another day) – more work needs to be done in Africa and Southern Asia. Expressing your sexuality in an environment where you could face legal punishment or even death is brave beyond measure. »
Read her column here.
Source : Feminist Talk, a section of GenderIT’s website – feminist reflection on internet policies.
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