@article{9f57a6345ece41caa65f286fd249e439,
title = "Exploring experiences of heterosexism and coping strategies among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons in Swaziland",
abstract = "Social, cultural, and institutional processes which see heterosexuality as natural and universal discriminate against individuals who differ from this norm. This article draws on interviews with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Swaziland to provide an enhanced understanding of the ways in which heterosexism operates in practice and impacts the sexual rights of LGBT communities in Swaziland, where same-sex practices are criminalised. These narratives show the importance of solidarity and activism in coping strategies to challenge social exclusion, improve lives, and advocate for social changes. These strategies include reframing, navigating interpersonal relationships, and advocacy. We consider key lessons that emerge from our research for policy, programmes, and activism in Swaziland, as well as other low- and middle-income contexts.",
keywords = "Heterosexism, LGBT, Swaziland, activism, heteronormativity, social movements",
author = "Logie, {Carmen H.} and Amaya Perez-Brumer and Emma Woolley and Veli Madau and Winnie Nhlengethwa and Newman, {Peter A.} and Baral, {Stefan D.}",
note = "Funding Information: This paper is dedicated to the memory of our dear friend and colleague, Xolile Sane {\textquoteleft}Malume{\textquoteright} Mabuza, the founder of Rock of Hope and study co-investigator. Xolile was a ground-breaking LGBT advocate who inspired this research project and was critical to its implementation and success. In addition, we acknowledge the Rock of Hope staff, Southern African Nazarene University, Ministry of Health Scientific and Ethics Committee in Swaziland, and all of the research participants. We acknowledge funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation, the US National Institutes of Mental Health and Office of AIDS Research of the US National Institutes of Health, and the Canada Research Chair Program. This article is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the US National Institutes of Health. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2018 Oxfam GB.",
year = "2018",
month = jan,
day = "2",
doi = "10.1080/13552074.2018.1429088",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "26",
pages = "15--32",
journal = "Gender and Development",
issn = "1355-2074",
publisher = "Routledge",
number = "1",
}