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Culture and nondisclosure of child sexual abuse in Ghana: a theoretical and empirical exploration
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posted on 2023-07-26, 14:08 authored by Kofi E. BoakyeThe 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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34Issue number
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951-979Publication title
Law & Social InquiryISSN
1747-4469External DOI
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WileyLanguage
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2017-07-27Legacy creation date
2017-07-19Legacy Faculty/School/Department
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