Cuba's Gay Revolution explores the unique health-based approach that was employed in Cuba to dramatically change attitudes and policies regarding sexual diversity (LGBTQ) since 1959. It examines leaders in the process to normalize sexual diversity, such as the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) and the National Center of Sexual Education (CENESEX). This book is written for scholars interested in LGBTQ issues, Cuba, and Latin America.
Autorentext
Emily J. Kirk is research fellow in the Department of International Development Studies and adjunct professor at Dalhousie University.
Zusammenfassung
Cuba's Gay Revolution explores the unique health-based approach that was employed in Cuba to dramatically change attitudes and policies regarding sexual diversity (LGBTQ) since 1959. It examines leaders in the process to normalize sexual diversity, such as the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) and the National Center of Sexual Education (CENESEX). This book is written for scholars interested in LGBTQ issues, Cuba, and Latin America.
Inhalt
Contents
Acknowledgments
List of Acronyms
Introduction: A New Look at and Old Topic
Chapter 1
Red Gays: Attitudes Towards Sexual Diversity in Cuba, 1959-1989
Chapter 2
The FMC and Development of Sexual Education and Sexual Health, 1959-1989
Chapter 3
Combating Discrimination: The National Center of Sexual Education (CENESEX), 1990-2015
Chapter 4
Sexual Diversity in Contemporary Cuba, 1990-2015
Chapter 5
Cuban Healthcare: What is Different About Health in Cuba?
Conclusion: (R)evolution
Appendix A
List of Interviews
Appendix B
Statistical Analysis of Themes Examined in Sexología y Sociedad articles, 1994-2015
Time Line: Important Events in the Normalization of Sexual Diversity in Cuba
Bibliography
About the Author