Reconstructing custom: the politics of homophobia in Vanuatu

Jowitt, Anita L. (2005) Reconstructing custom: the politics of homophobia in Vanuatu. Alternative Law Journal, 30 (1). pp. 10-14. ISSN 1037-969X

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Abstract

This article considers how custom is used in Vanuatu as justification for discrimination against homosexuals. It begins by considering development of custom as a political construct, before turning to discuss the history of same sex-sexual behaviours in Vanuatu. The interplay between Christianity and custom and their relationship to forces of modernisation is then explored as a possible explanation for why homosexuality is rejected as being anti-custom.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Arts, Law and Education (FALE) > School of Law
Depositing User:	Ms Mereoni Camailakeba
Date Deposited:	19 Apr 2005 08:30
Last Modified:	09 May 2012 09:32
URI:	https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/3331

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