Cultural norms and religious values in Burundi hinder teenagers’ sex education

Bahimana, Adolphe (2020) Cultural norms and religious values in Burundi hinder teenagers’ sex education. Africa at LSE (31 Aug 2020). Blog Entry.

Text (Africa_2020-08-31-cultural-norms-religious-values-in-burundi-hinder) - Published Version Download (952kB)

• https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/africaatlse/2020...

Abstract

What impact do Burundian norms have on teenagers’ sex education? Adolphe Bahimana illustrates how cultural expectations built on local traditions and Christian heritage make discussions about sex taboo across society. The consequences of a lack of sex education for Burundian youth mean parents, governmental and local institutions should engage in a more open conversation, particularly for young girls’ health and development.

Item Type:	Online resource (Blog Entry)
Official URL:	https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/africaatlse/
Additional Information:	© 2020 The Author
Divisions:	LSE
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
Date Deposited:	04 Sep 2020 07:36
Last Modified:	11 Dec 2024 20:15
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/106300

Actions (login required)

View Item