Lesbian Women and Social Spaces in Cape Town

This book is an exploration of the every day lives of seven young, self-identified lesbian women in Cape Town and their experiences of social space. This research was prompted by the increase in hate crimes against homosexual individuals that occurred in various cities in South Africa, including Cape Town. The study focused on the experiences of lesbian women and how they keep safe; while at the same time exploring and expressing their sexuality in a dominant heteronormative society.

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Paschaline Stevens holds a BA Honours in Psychology from the University of the Western Cape (UWC). This book is largely her Masters thesis, which she completed in 2008. Her research interest is in the area of same-sex sexuality. She is currently enrolled as a PhD Candidate in the Anthropology department at UWC.