Description
Tommy Boys, Lesbian Men, and Ancestral Wives: Female Same-Sex Practices in Africa by Ruth Morgan and Saskia Wieringa is a scholarly non-fiction study exploring female same-sex relationships and practices in East and Southern Africa. Drawing on extensive fieldwork and personal narratives collected across multiple countries, the book documents lived experiences that have often been overlooked or silenced in mainstream discourse.
The authors examine cultural, historical and social contexts in which same-sex relationships between women have existed, challenging assumptions that such practices are foreign to African societies. Through interviews and collaborative research with activists, the book highlights identity, secrecy, stigma and belonging, while also presenting stories of love, resilience and community.
Positioned within the sub-genre of gender studies, anthropology and African social history, this work contributes to broader academic discussions on sexuality, identity and cultural representation in African contexts.
