Colonial Legacies and African Identities

This chapter examines the impact of colonialism on African ideologies surrounding the nuclear family and gender norms, revealing how these foreign concepts have been imposed on local cultures. It highlights the historical richness of sexual diversity in Africa before colonial rule and the ongoing struggles individuals face when navigating their identities in a neocolonial context. Through a critical lens, the discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding indigenous concepts of identity while challenging the dominance of Western LGBTQ terminology.