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Perceptions of sexual coercion

Learning from young people in Ibadan, Nigeria

Bibliographic Data

ID3972403
AuthorsAdemola J Ajuwon (0000-0002-0892-7578, University of Ibadan, corresponding author), Iwalola Akin-Jimoh, Iwalola Akin‐Jimoh, Benjamin O Olley (0000-0002-1273-3194), Olagoke Akintola (0000-0002-2137-1906)
Year2001
Volume9
Issue17
Pages128-136
Publication date2001-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueReproductive Health Matters (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0968-8080 • E-ISSN: 1460-9576
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1016/s0968-8080(01)90016-3
PMID11468828
OpenAlexW1994721411
LanguageEN
Citations received12
References cited11

This study explored the problem of sexual coercion from the perspectives of 77 young people aged 14–21 in Ibadan, Nigeria, the behaviours they perceive to be sexually coercive and the contexts in which these occur through four narrative workshops. Participants were drawn from two secondary schools and 15 apprentice workshops. All four groups identified similar coercive behaviours and developed narratives of the events that typically lead up to them. Behaviours included rape, unwanted touching, incest, assault, verbal abuse, threats, unwanted kissing; forced exposure to pornographic films, use of drugs for sedation and traditional charms for seduction, and insistence on abortion if unwanted pregnancy occurs. Men were typically the perpetrators and young women the victims. Perpetrators included acquaintances, boyfriends, neighbours, parents and relatives. All the narratives revealed the inability of young people to communicate effectively with each other and resolve differences. The results suggest the need for life-skills training that facilitates communication, seeks to redress gender power imbalances, teaches alternatives to coercion as a means of resolving conflict over sexual relations and respect for sexual and reproductive rights, and provides victims with information on appropriate services, support and referral.RésuméCette étude a exploré le probleme de la coercition sexuelle dans la perspective de 77 garçons et filles de 14 à 21 ans d'Ibadan, Nigéria, les comportements à leur avis coercitifs et les contextes ou ils se produisent. À cet effet, les jeunes, venant de deux écoles secondaires et de 15 ateliers d'apprentissage, ont participé à quatre ateliers de narration. Ces quatre groupes ont identifié des comportements coercitifs très similaires et ont conté les événements qui y conduisent habituellement. Les comportements comprenaient le viol, les caresses imposées, l'inceste, les coups, les violences verbales, les menaces, les baisers forcés, la vision obligée de films pornographiques, l'emploi de sédatifs, et l'insistance en faveur de l'avortement en cas de grossesse non désirée. Les hommes étaient toujours les coupables et les femmes les victimes. Les coupables étaient des connaissances, des fiancés, des voisins, et des parents. Toutes les narrations révélaient l'incapacité des jeunes de communiquer entre eux à fin de résoudre leur différends. Les résultats montrent qu'une formation aux compétences essentielles est nécessaire et faciliterait la communication, redresserait les déséquilibres de pouvoir entre les sexes, enseignerait d'autres méthodes que la coercition pour résoudre les conflits sur les relations sexuales, du respect aux droits sexuels et réproductifs, et fournirait aux victimes une information sur les services de soutien et de consultation.ResumenEn esta investigación se exploró el problema de la coacción sexual desde la perspectiva de 77 jóvenes de 14 a 21 años, en Ibadan, Nigeria, a través de cuatro talleres narrativos en los cuales se indagó acerca de los comportamientos que los jóvenes perciben come, coactivos y los contextes en los cuales dichos comportamientos se manifiestan. Los participantes fueron reclutados de dos escuelas secundarias y 15 talleres vocacionales. Los cuatro grupos identificaron comportamientos coactivos similares y construyeron narrativas de los acontecimientos que tipicamente los preceden. Los comportamientos incluyeron la violación, caricias no deseadas, el incesto, la agresión, el abuso verbal, amenazas, besos no deseados, exposición a películas pornográficas forzada, el use de drogas sedantes y hechizos tradicionales para la seducción, y la insistencia en el aborto en casos de embarazo no deseado. Los autores de cualquier forma de coacción eran típicamente hombres — conocidos, novios, vecinos, padres y otros parientes — y sus víctimes mujeres jóvenes. Todas las narrativas revelaron la incapacidad de los jóvenes de comunicarse efectivamente entre sí y resolver conflictos. Los resultados apuntan a la necesidad de cursos de educación para la vida dirigidos a facilitar la comunicación; reparar los desequilibrios de poder en las relaciones de género; enseñar alternativas a la coacción como una manera de resolver conflictos en las relaciones sexuales, y respeto para los derechos sexuales y reproductivos; y proveer a las víctimes apoyo, informacíon y acceso a servicios apropiados

Abortion · Developmental psychology · Medical emergency · Narrative · Poison control · Political science · Pregnancy · Redress · Sexual abuse · Sexual coercion · Suicide prevention · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Medicine · Psychology · Sex work and related issues · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies · Social Psychology

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Citations per year0,48
Citation span2001 - 2017 (17)
Citation velocityhistorical
Highly citedNo
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