Challenges facing african sexual minorities in Helsinki
Mwangi, James (2014)
Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu
2014
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201405239618
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201405239618
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The purpose of this study was to chroniclise the life situations and challenges faced by African sexual minorities living within Helsinki with a bias of lesbians, gays and bisexuals (LGB).
This study utilized qualitative research approach with semistructured focus group interviews as the method of data collection incorporating discussion with 7 participants and transcription of the tape recorded data to identify key themes. It involved two group discussions to cater for both orientation and consistency. The data was analyzed through concept analysis to search answers to the question: what challenges do black LGB individuals face while living in Helsinki?
The study found common emergent themes of racism, abuse and violence were evident leading to discrimination. The subjects faced difficulties in interacting with authorities hence their reluctance to come out to express their plight. Due to such underlying issues the study found that psychological stress was experienced by this group owing to their marginalization.
The study was limited to a small group in Helsinki due to unavailability of a large sample and was carried out with the incorporation of the largest rights watch body in Finland (SETA) relating LGB individuals, through their litigation and advocacy activities, legal support, training and rehabilitation, this findings will play an important role in designation of improved policy that governs such sexual minorities.
This study utilized qualitative research approach with semistructured focus group interviews as the method of data collection incorporating discussion with 7 participants and transcription of the tape recorded data to identify key themes. It involved two group discussions to cater for both orientation and consistency. The data was analyzed through concept analysis to search answers to the question: what challenges do black LGB individuals face while living in Helsinki?
The study found common emergent themes of racism, abuse and violence were evident leading to discrimination. The subjects faced difficulties in interacting with authorities hence their reluctance to come out to express their plight. Due to such underlying issues the study found that psychological stress was experienced by this group owing to their marginalization.
The study was limited to a small group in Helsinki due to unavailability of a large sample and was carried out with the incorporation of the largest rights watch body in Finland (SETA) relating LGB individuals, through their litigation and advocacy activities, legal support, training and rehabilitation, this findings will play an important role in designation of improved policy that governs such sexual minorities.