The role of cultural beliefs, norms, and practices in Nigerian women’s experiences of sexual abuse and violence

This study aims to explore if and how cultural beliefs, norms, and practices might contribute to Nigerian women’s experiences of sexual abuse and violence. In-depth narrative interviews were conducted with 12 women of Nigerian origin living in the Northwest of England who had experienced sexual abus...

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Authors: Ajayi, Chinyere Elsie (Author) ; Chantler, Khatidja (Author) ; Radford, Lorraine 1953- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: February 2022
In: Violence against women
Year: 2022, Volume: 28, Issue: 2, Pages: 465-486
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Keywords:
Nigerianer
Frau
Gewalt
Sexualverhalten
Kultur
Einflussgröße
Wert
Norm > Ethik
Kulturstandard
Tradition
Patriarchat
Zuwanderer
Minderheit
Intersectionality
Feminist Theory
Nigerian women
sexual abuse and violence
and practices
Norms
cultural beliefs
Nigeria
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Summary:This study aims to explore if and how cultural beliefs, norms, and practices might contribute to Nigerian women’s experiences of sexual abuse and violence. In-depth narrative interviews were conducted with 12 women of Nigerian origin living in the Northwest of England who had experienced sexual abuse and violence. Women’s accounts were analyzed thematically, and drawing upon a feminist-intersectional conceptual framework, analysis reveals that male privilege defined by gendered role and expectation, religious beliefs, rape myths, and bride-price with the associated practice of libation may have contributed to women’s experiences of sexual abuse and violence.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/10778012211000134