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De purs hommes : roman

Everything starts from a viral video, in Senegal. It shows how a man's corpse is unearthed and then dragged out of a graveyard by a crowd. As soon as he sees it, Ndéné Gueye, a young teacher of letters, disappointed by the teaching and tired of the moral hypocrisy of his society, is born an interest, even an obsession, for this event. Who was this man? Why did one exhume one's body? To these questions, only one answer: it was a gor-jigéen , it was said, a "man-woman". In other words, a homosexual. Ndene goes in search of the past of this man, and will even meet his mother. Around him, in academia as in his own family, suspicions and rumors are born, which destabilize him, to the point of disturbing his relationship with his friend Rama, of which he is strongly in love, Rama with generous mouth and abundant and mysterious hair ... In a poetic and scrupulous writing, Mohamed Mbougar Sarr writes here a shocking novel about the only big question that is worthy in the eyes of his hero: how to find the courage to be fully self, without betraying oneself or lying to oneself, and whatever in itself the price?--Philippe Rey."Tout part d'une vidéo virale, au Sénégal. On y voit comment le cadavre d'un homme est déterré, puis traîné hors d'un cimetière par une foule. Dès qu'il la visionne, naît chez Ndéné Gueye, jeune professeur de lettres déçu par l'enseignement et fatigué de l'hypocrisie morale de sa société, un intérêt, voire une obsession, pour cet événement. Qui était cet homme ? Pourquoi a-t-on exhumé son corps ? À ces questions, une seule réponse : c'était un góor-jigéen, disait-on, un "homme-femme". Autrement dit, un homosexuel. Ndéné se met à la recherche du passé de cet homme, et va même rencontrer sa mère. Autour de lui, dans le milieu universitaire comme au sein de sa propre famille, les suspicions et les rumeurs naissent, qui le déstabilisent, au point de troubler sa relation avec son amie Rama dont il est fortement amoureux, Rama à la bouche généreuse et à la chevelure mystérieuse... D'une écriture fiévreuse, Mohamed Mbougar Sarr signe ici un roman bouleversant sur la seule grande question qui vaille aux yeux de son héros: comment trouver le courage d'être pleinement soi, sans se trahir ni se mentir, et quel qu'en soit le prix ? "L'air chaud de la ville m'embrasse déjà le visage. La rumeur se rapproche. Je lui ouvre les bras comme à un frère. La lucidité... Celle dont parlait Rama. La lucidité... La voilà peut-être. Encore quelques pas et elle m'aveuglera. J'ai fait mon choix.""--Page 4 of cover.

Sexuality and social justice in Africa : rethinking homophobia and forging resistance

The persecution of people in Africa on the basis of their assumed or perceived homosexual orientation has received considerable coverage in the popular media in recent years. Gay-bashing by political and religious figures in Zimbabwe and Gambia; draconian new laws against lesbians and gays and their supporters in Malawi, Nigeria and Uganda; and the imprisonment and extortion of gay men in Senegal and Cameroon have all rightly sparked international condemnation. However, much of the analysis has been highly critical of African leadership and culture without considering local nuances, historical factors and external influences that are contributing to the problem. Such commentary also overlooks grounds for optimism in the struggle for sexual rights and justice in Africa, not just for sexual minorities but for the majority population as well. Based on pioneering research on the history of homosexualities and engagement with current lgbti and HIV/AIDS activism, Marc Epprecht provides a sympathetic overview of the issues at play and a hopeful outlook on the potential of sexual rights for all.

Sexuality and social justice in Africa : rethinking homophobia and forging resistance

The persecution of people in Africa for their assumed homosexual orientation has received considerable media coverage in recent years. However, much of the analysis has criticized African leadership and culture without considering local nuances, historical factors and external influences. Based on pioneering historical research and engagement with lgbti and HIV/AIDS activism, this book provides a sympathetic overview of the issues and a hope outlook on the potential of sexual rights for all."The persecution of people in Africa on the basis of their assumed or perceived homosexual orientation has received considerable coverage in the popular media in recent years. Gay-bashing by political and religious figures in Zimbabwe and Gambia; draconian new laws against lesbians and gays and their supporters in Malawi, Nigeria and Uganda; and the imprisonment and extortion of gay men in Senegal and Cameroon have all rightly sparked international condemnation. However, much of the analysis thus far has been highly critical of African leadership and culture without considering local nuances, historical factors and external influences that are contributing to the problem. Such commentary also overlooks grounds for optimism in the struggle for sexual rights and justice in Africa, not just for sexual minorities but for the majority population as well. Based on pioneering research on the history of homosexualities and engagement with current lgbti and HIV/AIDS activism, Marc Epprecht provides a sympathetic overview of the issues at play and a hopeful outlook on the potential of sexual rights for all."--Page 4 of cover.The persecution of people in Africa on the basis of their assumed or perceived homosexual orientation has received considerable coverage in the popular media in recent years. Gay-bashing by political and religious figures in Zimbabwe and Gambia; draconian new laws against lesbians and gays and their supporters in Malawi, Nigeria and Uganda; and the imprisonment and extortion of gay men in Senegal and Cameroon have all rightly sparked international condemnation. However, much of the analysis has been highly critical of African leadership and culture without considering local nuances, historical factors and external influences that are contributing to the problem. Such commentary also overlooks grounds for optimism in the struggle for sexual rights and justice in Africa, not just for sexual minorities but for the majority population as well. Based on pioneering research on the history of homosexualities and engagement with current lgbti and HIV/AIDS activism, Marc Epprecht provides a sympathetic overview of the issues at play and a hopeful outlook on the potential of sexual rights for all.

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