Democracy's shadows: Sexual rights and gender politics in the rape trial of Jacob Zuma

Democracy's shadows: Sexual rights and gender politics in the rape trial of Jacob Zuma

Author: 
Hassim, Shireen
Publisher: 
Taylor & Francis Group
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Journal Title: 
African Studies
Source: 
African Studies, Vol.68, Issue 1, April 2009, pp.57-77
Abstract: 

This article examines the implications of the trial of Jacob Zuma, current president of the ANC, for sexual and gender politics in South Africa. The article argues that a central, contested issue in public debates on the trial was the relationship between public and private spheres in society.

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CITATION: Hassim, Shireen. Democracy's shadows: Sexual rights and gender politics in the rape trial of Jacob Zuma . : Taylor & Francis Group , . African Studies, Vol.68, Issue 1, April 2009, pp.57-77 - Available at: https://library.au.int/democracys-shadows-sexual-rights-and-gender-politics-rape-trial-jacob-zuma-3