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Van Klinken, A. S.,

Kenyan, Christian, queer : religion, LGBT activism, and arts of resistance in Africa / Adriaan Van Klinken. - xiv, 232 pages ; 24 cm. - Africana Religions. . - Africana religions. .

Introduction : From "African homophobia" to queer arts of resistance -- Kenyan queer critique of christianity and homophobia -- Prophetess -- Kenyan claim to queer and Christian love -- Bodywork -- Kenyan queer stories of sexuality and faith -- Positive -- Kenyan queer Christian community -- Ambassador -- Conclusion --Notes --Bibliography -- Index.

"Examines the role of religion in LGBT activism in Kenya. Offers case studies of creative forms of queer visibility through which Kenyan LGBT individuals organize and present themselves in the public domain while critically engaging and appropriating Christian beliefs, symbols, and practices"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9780271083803

LCCN: 2019015040

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sexual minorities--Religious aspects--Christianity.--Kenya
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.--Kenya
Homophobia--Kenya.
Homosexuality and the arts--Kenya.

LC Class. No.: HQ73.3 VAN 2019