An exploration on the challenges faced by youth in lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex relationships at Mkhuhlu Location, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
MGS === Institute for Gender and Youth Studies === This study seek to explore the challenges that are faced by youth in lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) relationships at Mkhuhlu location. The study argues that this cohort, just like any other, should be afforded human righ...
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ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-univen-oai-univendspace.univen.ac.za-11602-11082020-05-07T03:17:24Z An exploration on the challenges faced by youth in lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex relationships at Mkhuhlu Location, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa Mohale, Robert Thobejane, T. D. Chari, T. Sexual orientation Lesbians Gays Bisexuals Transgender Intersex 306.7660968275 Youth -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Lesbians -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Lesbian youth -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Gays -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Gay Youth -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Transsexuals -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Hermaphroditism -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Homosexuality -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga MGS Institute for Gender and Youth Studies This study seek to explore the challenges that are faced by youth in lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) relationships at Mkhuhlu location. The study argues that this cohort, just like any other, should be afforded human rights, and the choice to be in lesbians, gays, bisexual, transgender and intersex relationships. Research has shown that those who believe sexual orientation is inborn are more likely to have tolerant attitudes towards lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people, whereas those who believe it is a choice have less tolerant attitudes. The study was undertaken at Mkhuhlu location and the respondents were males and females in lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex relationships. A feminist epistemological approach to doing research guided the process of data collection while also employing a qualitative approach in interpreting the data. An exploratory design was used to gain a broader understanding in the challenges that youth in lesbians, gays, bisexual, transgender and intersex relationships are faced with every day. A Sample of 10 respondents from Mkhuhlu location was selected. Non-probability sampling was used and snow-ball sampling method was also used to draw the required sample. The data was collected through the use of guided unstructured interviews. The findings in this study reveal that LGBTI youth have faced various challenges in their daily lives. LGBTI people face considerable levels of stigmatization, discrimination and harassment in their daily lives. These challenges have negative impact in the lives of LGBTI youth and also bring various emotions, which include intense sadness, anxiety, loneliness, discomfort in social situations, and feeling overwhelmed. The study also found that there are strategies that can be employed in order to alleviate the challenges of LGBTI youth, through education the misperception that LGBTI sexual interest is uncommon and sinful may be corrected if realistic, developmentally appropriate sex education is made accessible to the public. NRF 2017 2018-06-05T10:10:14Z 2018-06-05T10:10:14Z 2018-05-18 Dissertation http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1108 en 1 online resource (vii, 65 leaves) |
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Sexual orientation Lesbians Gays Bisexuals Transgender Intersex 306.7660968275 Youth -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Lesbians -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Lesbian youth -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Gays -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Gay Youth -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Transsexuals -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Hermaphroditism -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Homosexuality -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga |
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Sexual orientation Lesbians Gays Bisexuals Transgender Intersex 306.7660968275 Youth -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Lesbians -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Lesbian youth -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Gays -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Gay Youth -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Transsexuals -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Hermaphroditism -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Homosexuality -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Mohale, Robert An exploration on the challenges faced by youth in lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex relationships at Mkhuhlu Location, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa |
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MGS === Institute for Gender and Youth Studies === This study seek to explore the challenges that are faced by youth in lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) relationships at Mkhuhlu location. The study argues that this cohort, just like any other, should be afforded human rights, and the choice to be in lesbians, gays, bisexual, transgender and intersex relationships. Research has shown that those who believe sexual orientation is inborn are more likely to have tolerant attitudes towards lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people, whereas those who believe it is a choice have less tolerant attitudes. The study was undertaken at Mkhuhlu location and the respondents were males and females in lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex relationships. A feminist epistemological approach to doing research guided the process of data collection while also employing a qualitative approach in interpreting the data. An exploratory design was used to gain a broader understanding in the challenges that youth in lesbians, gays, bisexual, transgender and intersex relationships are faced with every day. A Sample of 10 respondents from Mkhuhlu location was selected. Non-probability sampling was used and snow-ball sampling method was also used to draw the required sample. The data was collected through the use of guided unstructured interviews.
The findings in this study reveal that LGBTI youth have faced various challenges in their daily lives. LGBTI people face considerable levels of stigmatization, discrimination and harassment in their daily lives. These challenges have negative impact in the lives of LGBTI youth and also bring various emotions, which include intense sadness, anxiety, loneliness, discomfort in social situations, and feeling overwhelmed. The study also found that there are strategies that can be employed in order to alleviate the challenges of LGBTI youth, through education the misperception that LGBTI sexual interest is uncommon and sinful may be corrected if realistic, developmentally appropriate sex education is made accessible to the public. === NRF |
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An exploration on the challenges faced by youth in lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex relationships at Mkhuhlu Location, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa |
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An exploration on the challenges faced by youth in lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex relationships at Mkhuhlu Location, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa |
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An exploration on the challenges faced by youth in lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex relationships at Mkhuhlu Location, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa |
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