The anti-gay law and fundamental human rights in Nigeria. An evaluation

Bachelor Thesis , 2016 , 59 Pages

Politics - Topic: Public International Law and Human Rights

Marriage is traditionally seen as wedlock between a man and a woman, and it is largely believed to be an institution made for procreation (especially in the African context). Homosexual marriage is wedlock between persons of same sex. This study examines the current wave of change in the meaning of marriage arising from the trend that emerged consequent to the legalization of homosexuality across some countries of the world.

However, Nigeria is one of the countries that have criminalized homosexual behaviour. Hence, this research work seeks to establish whether the law is against human rights of the homosexuals or not by examining the bases for the enactment of the anti-gay law in Nigeria. Nigerian’s conception of the nature and effects of homosexuality, and how they affect the adoption of the same-sex prohibition law; lastly the parameters on which Nigeria’s adoption of the anti-gay marriage law can be seen as violation of human rights.

The qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis are used in the course of this study. The study establishes that the social value system and the orientation of the people about sexual orientation do not support the legalization of homosexual marriage.

Table of Contents

• CHAPTER ONE
• 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY.
• 1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM.
• 1.3 RESEARCH QUESTIONS..
• 1.4 RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
• 1.5 RESEARCH HYPOTHESES
• 1.6 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• 1.6.1 RESEARCH DESIGN
• 1.6.2 SOURCES OF DATA..
• 1.6.3 RESEARCH INSTRUMENT.
• 1.6.4 SAMPLE SIZE AND SAMPLING TECHNIQUE..
• 1.6.5 METHOD OF DATA ANALYSIS
• 1.7 SIGNIFICANCE AND JUSTIFICATION OF THE STUDY
• 1.8 SCOPE OF THE STUDY...
• 1.9 THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK.
• 1.10 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY.
• 1.11 DEFINITION OF KEY TERMS.
• 1.12 ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY.
• 1.13 REFERENCES.
• CHAPTER TWO
• 2.0 INTRODUCTION.
• 2.1 CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE LAW
• 2.2 CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF THE NATURE OR CAUSE OF HOMOSEXUALITY.
• 2.3 REFERENCES
• CHAPTER THREE
• 3.0 INTRODUCTION.
• 3.1 ORIGIN OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND HOMOSEXUALITY.
• 3.2 AN ACCOUNT OF THE ANTI-GAY LAW IN NIGERIA..
• 3.3 REFERENCES
• CHAPTER 4
• 4.1 INTRODUCTION.
• 4.2 DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF RESPONDENTS
• 4.3 DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
• 4.3.1 Nigerians' Conceptions of the Causes and Effects of Homosexuality..
• 4.3.2 Reasons for the Promulgation of Anti-Gay Law in Nigeria
• 4.3.3 The Evaluation of the Anti-Gay Law within Context of Human Rights
• 4.4 DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS..
• 4.4.1 TESTING OF HYPOTHESIS
• 4.5 REFERENCES
• CHAPTER 5
• 5.1 SUMMARY.
• 5.2 CONCLUSION..

Objectives and Key Themes

This study aims to examine the Nigerian anti-gay law in the context of fundamental human rights, specifically focusing on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the United Nations Human Rights Resolution 17/19. The study seeks to establish whether the law is in violation of the human rights of homosexuals.

• The historical and social context of homosexuality in Nigeria.
• The legal and cultural implications of the anti-gay law.
• The human rights arguments for and against the criminalization of homosexuality.
• The impact of the anti-gay law on the lives of homosexual individuals in Nigeria.
• The broader societal context of discrimination and prejudice against sexual minorities.

Chapter Summaries

Chapter one provides a comprehensive overview of the study, including its background, problem statement, research questions, objectives, methodology, significance, limitations, and key terms. It establishes the context for the analysis of the Nigerian anti-gay law.

Chapter two delves into the conceptual framework of human rights and the law, examining the relationship between the legal framework and the protection of individual rights. It also explores the nature and origins of homosexuality, offering a nuanced perspective on the topic.

Chapter three investigates the historical origins of human rights and homosexuality, tracing the development of both concepts and their intersection within the context of legal and cultural frameworks. It further examines the origins and evolution of the anti-gay law in Nigeria, exploring its historical context and rationale.

Chapter four presents a detailed analysis of the data collected for the study, exploring the demographic characteristics of respondents and their perceptions regarding the causes and effects of homosexuality, the reasons for the promulgation of the anti-gay law, and their evaluation of the law within the framework of human rights. The chapter further discusses the findings of the research and tests the study's hypotheses.

Keywords

The study focuses on key topics such as human rights, sexual minorities, anti-gay legislation, cultural and religious attitudes, discrimination, prejudice, legal frameworks, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It examines the intersection of these concepts within the Nigerian context and their impact on the lives of homosexual individuals.

• College: Obafemi Awolowo University (Social Sciences)
• Course: Political Science
• Author: Adeola Ogundotun (Author)
• Publication Year: 2016
• Pages: 59
• Catalog Number: V367169
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668464476
• ISBN (Book): 9783668464483
• Language: English
• Tags: Kenneth Roth