This title is a story about home and exile. It is a story, too, of political intrigue; of a revolutionary movement struggling first to defeat and then to seduce a powerful and callous enemy.
Mark Gevisser Books
Mark Gevisser is a leading South African author and journalist whose works delve into complex social and political issues. With a distinctive style, he explores themes of sexuality, gender identity, and national identity. His journalism has appeared in prominent publications, and his ability to craft nuanced portraits of complex figures and political landscapes is noteworthy. Gevisser's engagement with heritage and urbanism provides a unique lens through which he examines contemporary concerns.
The Pink Line: Journeys Across the World's Queer Frontiers
- 544 pages
- 20 hours of reading
"A groundbreaking look at how the issues of sexuality and gender identity divide and unite the world today"-- Provided by publisher
The Pink Line
- 544 pages
- 20 hours of reading
Eye-opening, moving, and crafted with expert research, this is a vital journey of epic scope, across the world's most challenging new frontiers.
LEGACY OF LIBERATION
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Focusing on the legacy of former President Thabo Mbeki, this social history explores South Africa's complex political landscape during a pivotal era. Award-winning journalist Mark Gevisser provides an intimate look at Mbeki's family and their influence, while also examining the transition to Jacob Zuma's presidency. With unique access to key figures in the ANC, the narrative delves into the country's past, present, and future, highlighting significant events that will impact African politics for years to come.
This is a story of dispossession, a meditation on place, home and identity, as well as a deeply personal account of the social ills of South Africa and the triumph of its people.
Dispatcher
- 354 pages
- 13 hours of reading
This is a story of dispossession, a meditation on place, home and identity, as well as a deeply personal account of the social ills of South Africa and the triumph of its people.
Lost and Found in Johannesburg: A Memoir
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Sue Williamson: Life and Work
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Focusing on the artistic journey of Sue Williamson, this monograph highlights her significant contributions to South African art over four decades. As a pivotal figure in the 1970s and 1980s, her work not only reflects her creativity but also serves as a powerful critique of the apartheid regime. The book explores her evolution as an artist and the impact of her activism, showcasing her role in shaping contemporary art in South Africa.
Die pinke Linie
Weltweite Kämpfe um sexuelle Selbstbestimmung und Geschlechtsidentität
Für wie viele Geschlechter sollte es Toiletten geben? Manche sehen in dieser Frage nur einen Karnevalskalauer, andere nutzen sie zur Inszenierung eines Kulturkampfes. Viele Menschen erinnert sie jedoch schlicht an tagtäglich erfahrene Demütigungen. Über Themen der Geschlechteridentität und der sexuellen Selbstbestimmung wurde in jüngster Zeit weltweit erbittert gestritten. Und während in einigen Ländern erhebliche Liberalisierungsfortschritte zu verzeichnen sind, schüren in anderen mächtige politische Akteure gezielt Stimmung gegen Lesben, Schwule und Transpersonen. Mark Gevisser zeichnet diese neue Konfliktlinie – die pinke Linie, wie er sie nennt – rund um den Globus nach. Er schildert, wie queere Paare und Familien für rechtliche Gleichstellung kämpfen und zu welchen Strategien Aktivist:innen greifen, um tradierte Geschlechtervorstellungen in ihren lokalen Kontexten zu überwinden. Er spricht mit von Diskriminierung Betroffenen in Kenia, Ägypten und den USA: Welche Probleme stellen sich ihnen im Alltag? Welche Pronomen verwenden sie für sich und warum? Welche Ziele verfolgen Dritte, die sich ihrer Sache annehmen? Einfühlsam, klug und in bestechender Prosa kombiniert Gevisser Reportage und Analyse und liefert ein ebenso faktenreiches wie bewegendes Standardwerk zu einem der prägenden Themen unserer Gegenwart.
