Introduction: Sexualities

Oosterhoff, Pauline; Sweetman, Caroline

doi:10.1080/13552074.2018.1446725

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“…The gendering of sexual violence as female within this discourse can further constrain data collection, program design, legislation, and policy development. Thus, in summary, it is crucial to examine the naming and framing process (including who names and who is named), consider the judgments, assumptions, and risks surrounding various definitions, categories, and descriptions, and adopt and consistently utilize context-appropriate language (Oosterhoff and Sweetman, 2018; UNHCR, 2001).…”

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“…Sexual violence has been associated with a number of psychological consequences, including anxiety, anger, guilt, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic attacks, eating disorders, sleep disturbances, somatic complaints, poor self-esteem, social problems, withdrawal from relationships, inappropriate sexualized behaviors, and self-harm (self-inflicted injuries, substance use and abuse, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts) (Krug, 2002; Oosterhoff and Sweetman, 2018; O’Leary et al. , 2018; Briggs and Joyce, 1997; Cheasty et al.…”

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“…Masculinity and sexuality within Afghan culture Shaped by the "interaction of biological, psychological, social, economic, political, cultural, legal, historical, religious and spiritual factors" (World Health Organization [WHO], 2006 p. 5), human sexuality is complex, diverse, fluid, and polymorphous (Oosterhoff and Sweetman, 2018). Gender is similarly constructed with different social and cultural values producing varying gender norms.…”

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“…Besides demonstrating a lack of understanding around the practice's cultural, socioeconomical, and historical contexts, this language is imbued with values. It recalls both colonial practices which pitted "barbaric" traditions against the "modern" West (and in the process challenged sexual diversity) and other post-9/11 narratives that have painted Muslim women as victims to justify interventions in the Middle East (see Oosterhoff and Sweetman, 2018;Young and Meyer, 2005;Abu-Lughod, 2015;Berry, 2003). These histories emphasize the importance of adopting a multifaceted, culture-centric approach that avoids conflating bacha bazi with Western notions of homosexuality and pedophilia [3].…”

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Sexuality and gender within Afghanistan'sbacha bereeshpopulation

Racine

2023

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PurposeLimited evidence exists on bacha bazi, Afghanistan's steadily revived practice involving transgenerational same-sex relationships, despite its frequent association with violence towards young males, known as bacha bereesh. This paper aims to fill this critical gap.Design/methodology/approachThe author conducted an integrative literature review using qualitative and quantitative secondary data. An ecological framework for violence was applied to the findings.FindingsThe findings offer a comprehensive overview of bacha bazi in its modern form, including the unique health needs, sexual practices, and gender identities and orientations of bacha bereesh. The author reveals how Afghan masculine identities and male-male sexual activity occur in relation to power structures and notions of honor. Numerous risk factors increasing bacha bereesh vulnerability for violence and socio-legal barriers constraining access to crucial services are also discussed.Research limitations/implicationsAfghanistan's shame-based culture limits accurate data collection by obscuring the practice and stigmatizing bacha bereesh who serve in feminized roles.Practical implicationsThe research highlights the inadequacies of applying Western gender-binary frameworks to bacha bazi. It contributes to our understanding of sexuality, gender, masculinity, and male-directed sexual violence within Afghan culture. These insights will help us better address the health needs of this underserved population.Originality/valueThe lack of evidence addressing these topics highlights our paper's originality, while the literature firmly linking violence to poor physical and psychological health outcomes emphasizes the importance of its contribution.

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Sexuality and gender within Afghanistan'sbacha bereeshpopulation

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“…Apesar disso, aspectos associados à sexualidade não são pautados no contexto clínico, que converge para a eficiência e eficácia do tratamento, para efeitos adversos não sexuais e sobrevida do (a) paciente (Mercadante et al, 2010). Entretanto, a sexualidade é uma questão importante, pois, de acordo com a Organização Mundial das Nações Unidas, é um dos pilares para a qualidade de vida dos indivíduos (Oosterhoff & Sweetman, 2018).…”

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Avaliação da sexualidade de pacientes com câncer do colo do útero em Sergipe

Toledo

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Barros

2021

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Objetivo: Analisar os impactos do câncer de colo de útero na sexualidade das mulheres, ressaltando a importância desta para a qualidade de vida. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico, descritivo e analítico, com coleta de dados de caráter transversal. Foram realizadas 80 entrevistas no ambulatório de oncologia do Hospital de Urgência de Sergipe em mulheres com câncer de colo de útero em tratamento ou já tratadas, utilizando-se dois questionários. O primeiro abordou aspectos socioeconômicos e demográficos. O segundo, o Quociente Sexual versão Feminina (QS-F). Os dados foram analisados por estatística descritiva com auxílio do software Epi-Info versão 7.0. Por se tratar de pesquisa com seres humanos, o trabalho foi submetido e aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Resultados: A média de idade foi 46,8 anos (±13,2). A escolaridade apresentou-se com prevalência de indivíduos com nível médio completo 25% (n=20). Quanto ao estado civil, nível sócio econômico e profissão, 36,3% (n=29) declararam-se casadas, 51,2% (n=41) do estrato social de classe média e 33, 8 (n=27) exerciam atividade de “do lar”. O QS-F apresentou média geral de 45,5 pontos (±23,9), variando de 10 a 84 pontos. Adotada a classificação estratificada, observou-se que boa parte das mulheres, 85% (n=68), foram classificadas como regular ou inferior. Foi evidenciado diferença estatisticamente significante entre os estratos do QS-F e o nível socioeconômico. Conclusão: O presente trabalho corrobora com a literatura utilizada em vários âmbitos, uma vez que a maioria das mulheres questionadas mostrou função sexual baixa e insatisfatória de acordo com o QS-F.

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