Hidden Sexualities of South African Teachers

Name: Hidden Sexualities of South African Teachers
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

South Africa remains a global leader in the legislative protection of individuals who engage in same-sex relations, and is the only country in Africa where the rights of these individuals are explicitly recognized and protected by the constitution. Yet South Africa\u2019s identities are still contested and evolving, particularly for same-sex desiring teachers \u2013 many are forced to locate their sexualities privately for fear of being ostracized, bullied or losing their jobs, resulting in the miseducation of young people in schools. This volume reveals the various ways in which black South African male teachers construct their sexual and professional identities, how they accommodate structural dictates while simultaneously resisting them, and the effect this has on students.