Mashamba, M. T.Mushwana, M. D.Mushome, Vhahangwele2018-06-062018-06-062018-05-18Mushome, V. 2018. A study on societal attitudes towards homosexuals in Thulamela Municipality of Vhembe District, South Africa. . . http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1144http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1144MA (Psychology)Department of PsychologyThe study aimed to explore societal attitudes towards homosexual individuals in the Thulamela Municipality of the Vhembe District Municipality. The objectives of the study were to identify societal attitudes towards homosexuals in Thulamela Municipality, to explore challenges posed by society towards homosexual people in Thulamela Municipality, and to describe societal perceptions of homosexual individuals. The study was qualitative in nature and purposive sampling was used in the study. A semi-structured interview guide was used. A minimum of 12 non-homosexual people were interviewed. Thematic content analysis was used to analyse data. Different ethical issues were taken into consideration before the study was conducted. The findings of the study show that society is still conservative when it comes to homosexuality. However, it discourages harsh negative attitudes towards homosexual people. Society needs to develop more accepting and tolerant behaviors towards homosexuality. The study found that age, sex, race, ethnicity, social background, level of education and religious affiliation were consistent factors in determining attitudes towards homosexuality. This study recommends that training workshops on sexual orientation should be intensified for teachers, police officers, nurses and other public service employees as well as school administrators to inform them of current trends of homosexuality in the schools. It is also recommended that student accessibility to appropriate and accurate information regarding students’ sexuality should be increased at early stages through library and Internet resources, as well as workshops and forums.1 online resource (148 leaves)enUniversity of VendaAttitudesUCTDHomosexualityHomosexualsSociety306.7660968257Homosexuality -- South Africa -- LimpopoHomosexuality -- Societies,.etc.Bisexuality -- South Africa -- LimpopoAstrology and homosexuality -- South Africa -- LimpopoLesbianism -- South Africa -- LimpopoA study on societal attitudes towards homosexuals in Thulamela Municipality of Vhembe District, South AfricaDissertationMushome V. A study on societal attitudes towards homosexuals in Thulamela Municipality of Vhembe District, South Africa. []. , 2018 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1144Mushome, V. (2018). <i>A study on societal attitudes towards homosexuals in Thulamela Municipality of Vhembe District, South Africa</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1144Mushome, Vhahangwele. <i>"A study on societal attitudes towards homosexuals in Thulamela Municipality of Vhembe District, South Africa."</i> ., , 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1144TY - Dissertation AU - Mushome, Vhahangwele AB - The study aimed to explore societal attitudes towards homosexual individuals in the Thulamela Municipality of the Vhembe District Municipality. The objectives of the study were to identify societal attitudes towards homosexuals in Thulamela Municipality, to explore challenges posed by society towards homosexual people in Thulamela Municipality, and to describe societal perceptions of homosexual individuals. The study was qualitative in nature and purposive sampling was used in the study. A semi-structured interview guide was used. A minimum of 12 non-homosexual people were interviewed. Thematic content analysis was used to analyse data. Different ethical issues were taken into consideration before the study was conducted. The findings of the study show that society is still conservative when it comes to homosexuality. However, it discourages harsh negative attitudes towards homosexual people. Society needs to develop more accepting and tolerant behaviors towards homosexuality. The study found that age, sex, race, ethnicity, social background, level of education and religious affiliation were consistent factors in determining attitudes towards homosexuality. This study recommends that training workshops on sexual orientation should be intensified for teachers, police officers, nurses and other public service employees as well as school administrators to inform them of current trends of homosexuality in the schools. It is also recommended that student accessibility to appropriate and accurate information regarding students’ sexuality should be increased at early stages through library and Internet resources, as well as workshops and forums. DA - 2018-05-18 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Attitudes KW - Homosexuality KW - Homosexuals KW - Society LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2018 T1 - A study on societal attitudes towards homosexuals in Thulamela Municipality of Vhembe District, South Africa TI - A study on societal attitudes towards homosexuals in Thulamela Municipality of Vhembe District, South Africa UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1144 ER -