Essays about: "Erica Lundqvist"

Found 1 essay containing the words Erica Lundqvist.

  1. 1. "Straight From The Heart" - Adaptations to Social Stigma Among Gays and Lesbians in Lebanon

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Erica Lundqvist; [2008]
    Keywords : Identity Queer Deviance Stigma Lesbian Homosexuality Gay Homophobia Lebanon.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : LGBTs (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) in Lebanon have for a long time been a target of oppression were legal, economic and social factors have contributed to their historical marginalization. While the Lebanese Penal code in article 534, is criminalizing homosexuality the law is rarely applied and is primarily used to violate the privacy of gay and lesbians by denying them basic human rights. READ MORE