Author/Authors :
Mudhovozi, Pilot University of Venda - Department of Psychology, South Africa , Ramarumo, Mpho University of Venda - Department of Psychology, South Africa , Sodi, Tholene University of Limpopo, South Africa
Title Of Article :
Adolescent Sexuality and Culture: South African Mothers` Perspective
Abstract :
This study explores South African mothers’ perspective on adolescent sexuality within their cultural prism. Forty-four (44) mothers were purposefully selected for the study. Data was collected through six focus group discussions. The results indicated that culturally embedded reasons inhibited mothers from effectively imparting knowledge about sexuality to their daughters. Insufficient information, lack of role models and fear of sensitising their daughters to sexuality issues were other inhibitory factors.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Adolescent , sexuality , mothers , HIV and AIDS , sexual behaviour , culture
JournalTitle :
African Sociological Review
