Cymene Howe

Intimate Activism

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ISBN 13:: 9780822354505
author:: Cymene Howe
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Duke University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 23.11 x 15.49 x 1.52 centimetres
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Gay Studies,
Condition:: New
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Intimate Activism: The Struggle for Sexual Rights in Postrevolutionary Nicaragua by Cymene Howe explores the story of Nicaraguan sexual-rights activists who challenged the most repressive antisodomy law in the Americas. This vivid ethnography delves into how local activists navigated global discourses on human rights and identity politics, balancing their efforts with the complexities of daily life. Through a nuanced analysis, Howe examines the different levels of intervention used by activists, from public protests to clandestine consciousness-raising groups. She also sheds light on the voices of queer individuals in contemporary Nicaragua, tracing the ideological tensions within the struggle for sexual rights and the ways in which activism can shape culture. By exploring the intricacies of this social movement, Intimate Activism offers a compelling insight into the power of grassroots activism and its potential to drive meaningful change.

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