Young Masculinities and Sexual Health in Southern Africa by D... - 9781032742472

Young Masculinities and Sexual Health in Southern AfricaAuthor(s): Deevia Bhana, Morten Skovdal, Kaymarlin Govender\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032742472, 978-1032742472\nSynopsis\nThis book examines the complex relationships between young masculinities and sexual health within Southern Africa. It considers how socio-cultural and economic factors shape young mens experiences of masculinity and the effects on relationship dynamics, gender norms and sexual health.\n\nThrough thematic chapters covering love, pleasure, social norms, risk, and HIV, the book emphasises the global importance of engaging young men in fostering gender equity and promoting healthier sexual practices. Readers will benefit from a diverse range of methodologies and perspectives that highlight the plurality and fluidity of masculinities, challenging monolithic accounts of young men in the region whilst illustrating the global relevance of.