Colonialidade e políticas sexuais em Uganda: uma revisão sistemática da literatura

Abstract

This article examines how the literature addresses sexual politics in Uganda and their relationship with British colonialism. The study was guided by the following research question: how does literature address policies concerning LGBT populations in Uganda and their relationship to the British colonial past? To answer it, a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was developed combined with analytical reading of selected texts to map the theoretical, methodological, and thematic approaches within the field. The findings indicate that the literature is limited and converges on identifying the colonial legacy as a central factor in the formation of Uganda’s anti-homosexuality legislation, articulated with nationalist projects, religious fundamentalisms, and global geopolitical dynamics. The analysis shows that the debate is organised around 4 thematic axes. The study demonstrates how the topic has been addressed, highlighting a gap in academic production, marked by inequalities in the circulation and legitimation of knowledge on sexual politics in African contexts. In doing so, it contributes to a critical mapping of the literature and to the identification of future research agendas in the field of International Relations.