Culture and Nondisclosure of Child Sexual Abuse in Ghana: A Theoretical and Empirical Exploration

被引:52
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作者
Boakye, Kofi E. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Cambridge, Inst Criminol, Cambridge CB2 1TN, England
来源
LAW AND SOCIAL INQUIRY-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN BAR FOUNDATION | 2009年 / 34卷 / 04期
关键词
MYTH-ACCEPTANCE; RAPE; GENDER; INDIVIDUALISM; DISCLOSURE; ATTITUDES; VICTIMS;
D O I
10.1111/j.1747-4469.2009.01170.x
中图分类号
D9 [法律]; DF [法律];
学科分类号
0301 ;
摘要
The phenomenon of child sexual abuse has been widely acknowledged across many societies, including Ghana. Efforts to address this problem in Ghana have yielded limited success because this type of child abuse is severely underreported. This study explores the relevance of three cultural factors, namely, patriarchal nuances, (child) rape myth acceptance, and a "collective shame problem," to the understanding of the problem of nondisclosure of child sexual abuse in Ghana. Evidence from an exploratory study provides support for the importance of these factors. The findings are discussed and the need for further research highlighted.
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页码:951 / 979
页数:29
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