Later Life, Sex and Intimacy in the Majority World, 9781447368427
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Global South challenges Western views on later life sex and intimacy.
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Summary

Later Life, Sex, and Intimacy: Decentering Western Perspectives

Literature on sex, intimacy, and sexuality in later life has been heavily influenced by perspectives from more affluent regions, perpetuating the belief that the West is more sexually progressive and liberal than other cultures.

This book challenges this belief by exploring diverse cultures and perspectives from the majority world, which are often overlooked. It highlights the importance of learning from culture…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781447368427
ISBN-10:1447368428
Author:Sheren El Feki, Selma Hajri, Anushkaa Arora, Sally Anne Param, Travis Kong, Barry Lee, Madeline Burns, Marcus Kissoon, Cuauhtemoc Sanchez, Nafhesa Ali
Publisher:Bristol University Press
Imprint:Policy Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:244
Release Date:21 March 2026
Weight:382g
Dimensions:235mm x 156mm
Series:Sex and Intimacy in Later Life
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Sex and intimacy is not simply for the young! This volume gives a much-needed impetus to understanding the continuing centrality of such questions in later life. It takes an extraordinarily expansive view, traversing fields of inquiry and geographic locations. A very welcome addition to both sexuality and ageing studies.” Arlene Stein, Rutgers University“This is an exceptional book that draws on numerous disciplinary areas to decentre Western approaches, foregrounding post-colonial and indigenous perspectives, and offering refreshing new insights to the fields of sexuality, gender and ageing.” Sarah-Jane Page, University of Nottingham

About The Author

Sheren El Feki

Krystal Nandini Ghisyawan is Director of Research at the Silver Lining Foundation in Trinidad and Tobago.

Debra A. Harley is Provost Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Early Childhood, Special Education and Counsellor Education at the University of Kentucky.

Shanon Shah is Researcher at the Information Network Focus on Religious Movements (Inform), based at King’s College London, and Tutor in Islam at the University of London’s Divinity programme.

Paul Simpson is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Manchester.

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