Paternity denial and consequences on children in patriarchal society: Situation in consensual couples in Rwanda

Iyakaremye, Innocent; Mukamana, Liberata; Umutoni, Jane

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105357

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“…Of the total tests conducted 59.75% of the disputed offspring were male while 40.25% were female. This is comparable to our previous report 10 and could further indicate stronger interest by families to claim or ascertain paternity of a male child 16 . Given that the male to female ratio at birth is 1.02 we therefore expect the number to be skewed towards more female children being tested.…”

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Analysis of data and common mutations encountered during routine parentage testing in Zimbabwe

Thelingwani,

Jonhera,

Masimirembwa

2024

Sci Rep

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We analyzed parentage data collected over a ten-year period in a Zimbabwean DNA testing laboratory. Parentage case types, prevalence, exclusion data, mutations rates and observed genotyping irregularities were analyzed. We report analysis results from 1303 cases. DNA extraction and STR typing was conducted using standard commercial kits. Paternity was the most requested test (87.37%) followed by the indirect biological kinship tests (7.01%). Duo paternity (motherless) was the most common paternity test for both regular and court cases. We observed 367 paternity exclusions from 1135 cases, giving an overall paternity exclusion rate of 32.33%. Maternity had the lowest exclusion rate (8.33%), with criminal cases having the highest paternity (61.11%) and maternity (33.33%) exclusion rates. The number of mismatched STR loci ranged from 2–12 for duo cases and 4–18 for the trio cases. FGA, D2S1338, D18S51 and D2S441 were the most informative markers for exclusion. We detected 30 mutations out of 837 cases with an estimated paternal and maternal mutation rate of 0.0021 and 0.0011 respectively. Triallelic patterns were only observed at the TPOX locus with allele 10 and 11 being the extra alleles transmitted. Our report provides forensic parameters which can improve parentage and forensic analysis in Zimbabwe.

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Analysis of data and common mutations encountered during routine parentage testing in Zimbabwe

Thelingwani,

Jonhera,

Masimirembwa

2024

Sci Rep

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“…Ultimately, the fact that women in consensual unions are not legally married may give the fathers room to deny their children. 20 Reasons for denying the pregnancy were not further investigated, but another study suggested that the denial of paternity on the part of the father was a way to evade responsibility. It illustrated a lack of maturity, and also related to gender commitment and societal norms depicting expectations.…”

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Exploring the Dilemmas, Challenges, and Opportunities of Adolescent Fatherhood: An Exploratory Case Study

Makhavhu,

Ramukumba,

Masala-Chokwe

2023

INQUIRY

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Teenage pregnancy is a significant concern for society, and the effect on education is immense. In South Africa, policies were thus introduced allowing pregnant school-going children to continue attending class until the baby’s birth. However, research on adolescent pregnancy generally ignores teenage fathers and focuses mostly on teenage mothers. Parents of teenage girls are also encouraged to offer support to their children, but the same cannot be said about adolescent fathers. They confront numerous barriers in fulfilling their parenting roles. A qualitative exploratory study was conducted to explore adolescent fathers’ dilemmas, challenges, and opportunities. Interviews were conducted to collect data from 5 adolescent fathers in 1 township in South Africa. Findings indicate that adolescent fathers face various challenges and experience fatherhood differently. The phenomenon’s effects on education are immense and unavoidable, yet some opportunities accompany the fathering role. Adolescent fathers are exposed to several complex situations that impact their lives. To understand these, further research studies into adolescent fatherhood still need to be conducted, and reproductive health education efforts should equally be directed toward empowering boys to the same extent as girls.

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“…According to theories of legal mobilization and education, informed citizens are more likely to advocate for legal reform and hold authorities accountable for ensuring justice and equality. By engaging stakeholders in educational activities, such as workshops, training sessions, and community dialogues, awareness of inheritance rights can be raised, leading to increased advocacy and support for legal reform efforts (Iyakaremye et al, 2020).…”

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Inheritance Rights of Children Born Out of Wedlock: Analysis from the Perspective of Shafi'i School of Jurisprudence and the Civil Law Code (Children of Zina) with an Educational Approach

Ulwi,

Masnun,

Zuhdi

2024

JIPP

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This study delves into the inheritance rights of children born out of wedlock, particularly focusing on the perspective of the Shafi'i School of Jurisprudence and the Civil Law Code concerning children born out of Zina, while employing an educational approach. The aim is to provide insights into the complexities surrounding inheritance rights in such cases and to propose educational strategies for addressing related issues. A qualitative research approach is adopted, utilizing a combination of literature review and legal analysis. Data is collected through in-depth examination of legal texts, scholarly articles, and case studies related to inheritance rights of children born out of wedlock in Islamic law and civil law. Data is collected through extensive review of relevant legal sources and literature, focusing on the interpretation of inheritance laws and principles within the Shafi'i School of Jurisprudence and the Civil Law Code. The analysis involves identifying key themes, patterns, and discrepancies in the treatment of inheritance rights for children born out of wedlock. The findings reveal varying interpretations and legal provisions regarding inheritance rights for children born out of wedlock within Islamic law and civil law. While Islamic law recognizes inheritance rights for such children, civil law may impose restrictions based on legal requirements and societal norms. The implications of this study highlight the need for educational interventions aimed at raising awareness and promoting understanding of inheritance rights among stakeholders, including religious leaders, legal practitioners, and the general public. By fostering dialogue and collaboration, educational initiatives can contribute to the development of more equitable and inclusive legal frameworks.

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Paternity denial and consequences on children in patriarchal society: Situation in consensual couples in Rwanda

Cited by 3 publications

References 8 publications

Analysis of data and common mutations encountered during routine parentage testing in Zimbabwe

Analysis of data and common mutations encountered during routine parentage testing in Zimbabwe

Exploring the Dilemmas, Challenges, and Opportunities of Adolescent Fatherhood: An Exploratory Case Study

Inheritance Rights of Children Born Out of Wedlock: Analysis from the Perspective of Shafi'i School of Jurisprudence and the Civil Law Code (Children of Zina) with an Educational Approach

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