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Sexuality Research and Social Policy
Erschienen in: Sexuality Research and Social Policy 4/2022

19.10.2021

Homophobic Violence in Ghana: When and Where It Counts

verfasst von: Amanda Odoi

Erschienen in: Sexuality Research and Social Policy | Ausgabe 4/2022

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Abstract

Introduction

A general perception in Ghana is the notion that same-sex practices are despised. While this may be the case on the face level, a close examination suggests that individuals in their private lives are more open to these practices. This study sought to show that masculinity performance is a lens from which phobia for male same-sex practices can be explored and understood.

Methods

The study uses interviews carried out in 2017 and 2018. Twenty individual and four group interviews were collected from females and males aged 12 to over 70 years. The data was carried out in English and other local languages and audio recorded.

Results

The findings confirm that in contrast to the notion of universal intolerance towards male-to-male sex practices in Ghana, there exists some level of acceptance. The motive behind engaging in the practice of engaging in sex with other men as a means of earning income was welcomed among study participants in contrast to practicing it as a means of pleasure.

Conclusion

The study concludes that internalizations of gender ideologies and expectations are critical to the (non)acceptance of male same-sex practices, rather than existing arguments of demonic possession and the practice being alien to Ghana.

Policy Implications

The findings reveal that there is a need to expand sensitization on sexualities in Ghana. It calls for researchers and policymakers to attach a critical lens to assessing same-sex relationships in Ghana: how they are depicted and their consequences for the security of same-sex loving persons and non-conforming genders.
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Metadaten
Titel
Homophobic Violence in Ghana: When and Where It Counts
verfasst von
Amanda Odoi
Publikationsdatum
19.10.2021
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Sexuality Research and Social Policy / Ausgabe 4/2022
Print ISSN: 1868-9884
Elektronische ISSN: 1553-6610
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-021-00655-x

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