Routledge Queer Word- and World-Making in South Africa

Explore the complex landscape of sexuality and identity in South Africa through this academic study from Routledge. Focusing on the province of KwaZulu-Natal, this book examines everyday experiences and personal narratives to understand how queer identities are expressed and maintained. The text looks at queer artefacts and linguistic strategies used to resist normativity. It explores how the politics of words and their contested meanings shape the way gender and sexuality are understood and lived. By analyzing how these expressions roll off the tongue, the book investigates how sexualities act as embodiments of desire. This work is a significant addition to the Theorizing Ethnography series, offering deep insights into the performative aspects of identity. It provides a detailed look at how language and action combine to create new social worlds within the South African context. It is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in anthropology, sociology, and queer studies.