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Notes sur l’acceptabilité du préservatif féminin: étude auprès d’étudiantes et étudiants abidjanais
Notes on the acceptability of the female condom: a study among female and male students in Abidjan
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Abstract Based on in-depth interviews with students of the University of Cocody-Abidjan, this article examines the acceptability of the female condom, & tries to understand the students' reasons for accepting or rejecting its use. I examine conceptions of sexuality & power that emerge from their answers. The... view more
Based on in-depth interviews with students of the University of Cocody-Abidjan, this article examines the acceptability of the female condom, & tries to understand the students' reasons for accepting or rejecting its use. I examine conceptions of sexuality & power that emerge from their answers. These issues constitute real hindrances to the adoption & to the use of the condom insofar as it gives the woman a margin of freedom. The acceptability of the female condom is more to do with the inherent relation of power between sexual partners than it is to do with its utilitarian or hedonistic value.... view less
Classification
Family Sociology, Sociology of Sexual Behavior
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Free Keywords
Sexuality; Power; Ivory Coast; Condoms; Utilization; Sex Role Attitudes; College Students
Document language
French
Publication Year
2008
Page/Pages
p. 105-119
Journal
Athenea Digital: Revista de Pensamiento e Investigacion Social (2008) 13
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications