Ghanaian perspectives on the present day dynamics of homosexuality

Dai-Kosi, Alfred Dickson; Asamani, Lebbaeus; Adomako, Buruwaa

doi:10.4314/afrrev.v10i5.1

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“…Specifically, victims of vigilante violence in these cases were reportedly accused of, or caught engaging in, acts of homosexuality. In Ghana, homosexuality is not only illegal, but also considered to be at variance with cultural and religious codes on appropriate sexual conduct (Dai‐Kosi, Asamani and Adomako 2016; Oppong 2018). Thus, individuals found, or perceived to engage, in such acts are seen to be morally reprehensible.…”

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Vigilantism in Ghana: Trends, Victim Characteristics, and Reported Reasons

Adzimah‐Alade¹,

Akotia

Annor

et al. 2020

Howard J Crime Justice

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Vigilantism is gaining popularity in Africa as a means of self‐defence, enacting justice, policing morality, and sanctioning (perceived) wrongdoings. Drawing on content analysis of 172 media reports from 2001 to 2018, this study examined the trends and patterns of vigilantism, characteristics of victims, and reported reasons for recourse to vigilantism within the Ghanaian context. Results showed a considerable increase in reported cases of vigilantism within the 18‐year period, with most of the cases reported in urban settings. Theft and robbery emerged as the most frequently suspected crimes for which victims were attacked and, in many cases, killed. The study underscores the implications of vigilantism in terms of disdaining human life and dignity. It calls for the need to revisit the justice administration systems and punishment procedures, as well as resourcing and empowering law enforcers to fight crime, including vigilantism.

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Vigilantism in Ghana: Trends, Victim Characteristics, and Reported Reasons

Adzimah‐Alade¹,

Akotia

Annor

et al. 2020

Howard J Crime Justice

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“…There were no conditions for racial disparities and or issues surrounding racial identities as the country is a Black nation. Instead, as documented in several studies, current Ghanaian laws that criminalize MSM activities and promote stigma originating from religious thought and inherited through colonization (Caroll & Itaborahy, 2015;Dai-Kosi et al, 2016;Tettey, 2016;Tweneboah, 2018;Gyamerah et al, 2020). We insisted, therefore, on incorporating such history in our contextualization of the current Ghanaian understanding of sexuality and its impact on sexual identification.…”

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An application of the ADAPT-ITT model to an evidence-based behavioral HIV prevention intervention for men who have sex with men in Ghana

Abubakari

Turner

Nelson

et al. 2021

Int Health Trends & Persp

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Despite constituting only about 1% of Ghana’s population, men who have sex with men (MSM) carry a disproportionate burden of HIV infections, constituting 18% of the population of people living with HIV in the country. Scholars have associated the disproportionate infection rates of HIV among MSM with existing structural factors (such as criminalization and stigma against MSM), and individual-level factors (such as sex without a condom, and transactional sex). Nonetheless, limited scholars consider intervention as an approach to reducing HIV and STI risk among MSM in the country. As such, in collaboration with community partners, we engaged MSM through the use of the ADAPT-ITT model to adapt the Many Men Many Voices (3MV) to address the needs of MSM. We addressed HIV/STD risk factors and ways to reduce HIV/STD infections. In this paper, we describe the use of the ADAPT-ITT model in the adoption and adaptation of the 3MV with MSM in Ghana. Whereas the 3MV was a good fit for our target population, we made modifications to fit the Ghanaian cultural setting by examining HIV and STD risk in the context of bisexuality, emphasizing on secrecy in location choice, and incorporating historical colonial setting in contextualizing sexuality and stigma in the Ghanaian sociocultural context. Our implementation process shows the efficacy of collaboration with community partners to implement culturally relevant interventions in HIV and STD prevention efforts in highly stigmatized environments.

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“…This law, though not explicitly targeting any group, contributes to the criminalization and stigmatization of LGBTQ + individuals. Additionally, the adverse effect of this law in Ghana on the LGBTQ + community is made worse given the societal adherence to heteronormative traditional gender roles and attitudes (42,44,45). The indirect impact of this law perpetuates stigma towards LGBTQ + individuals and affects their interactions with family and healthcare systems (36).…”

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“I’m scared of the nurses telling other people I am a transwoman”: Disclosure and nondisclosure of gender identity among trans women in Ghana’s urban slums– BSGH010

Shamrock,

Dakpui,

Agbemedu

et al. 2024

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Background: Trans women in Ghana and SSA face dilemmas regarding the disclosureof their gender identities due to potential discrimination they may face during visits to health facilities. This study investigates the experiences of trans women living in urban slums in Ghana and explores factors influencing their decisions to disclose or withhold their gender identities while seeking healthcare. Design: We used purposive and snowball sampling techniques to recruit 20 trans women from slums in Ghana’s Greater Accra Metropolitan Area and conducted in-depth qualitative interviews to gather data. Data was analyzed using Nvivo and coded to arrive at our results. Results: Our study revealed four reasons why trans women concealed their gender identities when seeking healthcare: (a) Gossiping among healthcare professionals, (b) Rude and unwelcoming gestures from health workers, (c) Avoidance of probing questions from health workers, and (d) Delayed treatment and unsatisfactory services by health professionals. The study also found two reasons for trans women to disclose their gender identity while seeking healthcare: (a) LGBTQ-friendly facilities as a reason for disclosure and (b) Intrusive questioning. Conclusion: These findings contribute to the experiences of trans women living in deprived communities such as urban slums, contributing to the existing literature on challenges associated with the disclosure and nondisclosure of gender identity when accessing healthcare in these communities. Additionally, our results underscore the urgent need for reevaluating health policies and implementing targeted training and practices for healthcare professionals dealing with trans women in Ghana.

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Ghanaian perspectives on the present day dynamics of homosexuality

Cited by 8 publications

References 11 publications

Vigilantism in Ghana: Trends, Victim Characteristics, and Reported Reasons

Vigilantism in Ghana: Trends, Victim Characteristics, and Reported Reasons

An application of the ADAPT-ITT model to an evidence-based behavioral HIV prevention intervention for men who have sex with men in Ghana

“I’m scared of the nurses telling other people I am a transwoman”: Disclosure and nondisclosure of gender identity among trans women in Ghana’s urban slums– BSGH010

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