The anti-gay law and fundamental human rights in Nigeria. An evaluation

Table of Contents

• CHAPTER ONE
• 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY.
• 1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM.
• 1.3 RESEARCH QUESTIONS..
• 1.4 RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
• 1.5 RESEARCH HYPOTHESES
• 1.6 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• 1.6.1 RESEARCH DESIGN
• 1.6.2 SOURCES OF DATA..
• 1.6.3 RESEARCH INSTRUMENT.
• 1.6.4 SAMPLE SIZE AND SAMPLING TECHNIQUE..
• 1.6.5 METHOD OF DATA ANALYSIS
• 1.7 SIGNIFICANCE AND JUSTIFICATION OF THE STUDY
• 1.8 SCOPE OF THE STUDY...
• 1.9 THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK.
• 1.10 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY.
• 1.11 DEFINITION OF KEY TERMS.
• 1.12 ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY.
• 1.13 REFERENCES.
• CHAPTER TWO
• 2.0 INTRODUCTION.
• 2.1 CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE LAW
• 2.2 CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF THE NATURE OR CAUSE OF HOMOSEXUALITY.
• 2.3 REFERENCES
• CHAPTER THREE
• 3.0 INTRODUCTION.
• 3.1 ORIGIN OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND HOMOSEXUALITY.
• 3.2 AN ACCOUNT OF THE ANTI-GAY LAW IN NIGERIA..
• 3.3 REFERENCES
• CHAPTER 4
• 4.1 INTRODUCTION.
• 4.2 DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF RESPONDENTS
• 4.3 DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
• 4.3.1 Nigerians' Conceptions of the Causes and Effects of Homosexuality..
• 4.3.2 Reasons for the Promulgation of Anti-Gay Law in Nigeria
• 4.3.3 The Evaluation of the Anti-Gay Law within Context of Human Rights
• 4.4 DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS..
• 4.4.1 TESTING OF HYPOTHESIS
• 4.5 REFERENCES
• CHAPTER 5
• 5.1 SUMMARY.
• 5.2 CONCLUSION..

Objectives and Key Themes

This study aims to examine the Nigerian anti-gay law in the context of fundamental human rights, specifically focusing on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the United Nations Human Rights Resolution 17/19. The study seeks to establish whether the law is in violation of the human rights of homosexuals.

• The historical and social context of homosexuality in Nigeria.
• The legal and cultural implications of the anti-gay law.
• The human rights arguments for and against the criminalization of homosexuality.
• The impact of the anti-gay law on the lives of homosexual individuals in Nigeria.
• The broader societal context of discrimination and prejudice against sexual minorities.

Chapter Summaries

Chapter one provides a comprehensive overview of the study, including its background, problem statement, research questions, objectives, methodology, significance, limitations, and key terms. It establishes the context for the analysis of the Nigerian anti-gay law.

Chapter two delves into the conceptual framework of human rights and the law, examining the relationship between the legal framework and the protection of individual rights. It also explores the nature and origins of homosexuality, offering a nuanced perspective on the topic.

Chapter three investigates the historical origins of human rights and homosexuality, tracing the development of both concepts and their intersection within the context of legal and cultural frameworks. It further examines the origins and evolution of the anti-gay law in Nigeria, exploring its historical context and rationale.

Chapter four presents a detailed analysis of the data collected for the study, exploring the demographic characteristics of respondents and their perceptions regarding the causes and effects of homosexuality, the reasons for the promulgation of the anti-gay law, and their evaluation of the law within the framework of human rights. The chapter further discusses the findings of the research and tests the study's hypotheses.

Keywords

The study focuses on key topics such as human rights, sexual minorities, anti-gay legislation, cultural and religious attitudes, discrimination, prejudice, legal frameworks, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It examines the intersection of these concepts within the Nigerian context and their impact on the lives of homosexual individuals.