Homosexuality in an African concept; a study into the decriminalization of homosexuality in Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorOWINO, FREADA KINDA
dc.date.accessioned2021-12-16T15:34:14Z
dc.date.available2021-12-16T15:34:14Z
dc.date.issued2021-03
dc.descriptionThe population in Africa is more than a billion. With Africa having 55 countries, one common misconception is that homosexuality was non-existent in Africa until white men imported it.1 The desire to explore and experiment with one’s sexuality has never been confined to geographical location in history. This myth of homosexuality being un-African is used to endorse anti-gay legislation and stir persecution and homophobia in Africa even though studies have shown that homosexuality is African.en_US
dc.description.abstractThe paper brings to light the notion that Kenya’s anti-sodomy laws are unconstitutional and incompatible with international human rights instruments. In relation, the paper looks at the constitutional approach to decriminalization of same sexual conduct and the manner that it can be interpreted and applied to advance a case for decriminalization. Desktop research methodology is used to look at various theories in relation to decriminalization of homosexuality, the position of LGBTIQ rights in the international sphere and in addition, progressive interpretation of the constitution to potentially decriminalize anti-sodomy laws.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11071/12320
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherStrathmore Universityen_US
dc.titleHomosexuality in an African concept; a study into the decriminalization of homosexuality in Kenyaen_US
dc.typeLearning Objecten_US
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