Sexuality in Africa has always been defined from birth; this is looked at from the baby’s genital... more Sexuality in Africa has always been defined from birth; this is looked at from the baby’s genitalia. It is assumed that a baby with the male genitalia is definitely sexually oriented to be a man and vice versa. Culture is the way of life of individuals, Culture is dynamic and it changes from time to time and place to place. Religion further serves to impact on how people perceive their sexual orientation, it openly advocates for heterosexual relationships between men and women. However of late individuals have openly come out to declare their sexual orientation which has caused open debates on what is perceived right or wrong. 38 African countries have openly passed anti-gay laws with different countries taking drastic action against this lifestyle. The methodology used is a review, thus this paper aims to establish the beliefs, views and attitudes of Africans towards sexual orientation. This paper is significant as it will open avenues to study on sexual orientation in Africa, which up to now has been thrown on the pile of unwanted debris and issues.
Sexuality in Africa has always been defined from birth; this is looked at from the baby’s genital... more Sexuality in Africa has always been defined from birth; this is looked at from the baby’s genitalia. It is assumed that a baby with the male genitalia is definitely sexually oriented to be a man and vice versa. Culture is the way of life of individuals, Culture is dynamic and it changes from time to time and place to place. Religion further serves to impact on how people perceive their sexual orientation, it openly advocates for heterosexual relationships between men and women. However of late individuals have openly come out to declare their sexual orientation which has caused open debates on what is perceived right or wrong. 38 African countries have openly passed anti-gay laws with different countries taking drastic action against this lifestyle. The methodology used is a review, thus this paper aims to establish the beliefs, views and attitudes of Africans towards sexual orientation. This paper is significant as it will open avenues to study on sexual orientation in Africa, which up to now has been thrown on the pile of unwanted debris and issues.
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