Journal of
African Studies and Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Afr. Stud. Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2189
  • DOI: 10.5897/JASD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 238

Review

The relativity of heterosexual norms and gender power on young people’s sexuality in Africa

Ekundayo B. Babatunde*
  • Ekundayo B. Babatunde*
  • Department of Sociology, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria.
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Modupe Ake
  • Modupe Ake
  • Department of Political Science and International Relations, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara state, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 10 December 2014
  •  Accepted: 21 January 2015
  •  Published: 28 February 2015

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