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Can the Decriminalization of Homosexuality Counter Religious and Traditional Homophobia in Africa?

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  • Mpabe Bodjongo Mathieu Juliot

    (362700 University of Dschang Faculty of Economics and Management , Dschang, Cameroon)

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This paper aims to analyze how the decriminalization of homosexuality contributes to the reduction of stigma against homosexuals in Africa in a context characterized by trust in religious and traditional leaders. Methodologically, we used a basic ordered probit regression with endogenous covariates and instruments variables, exploiting the Afrobarometer database (2023). The results show that trust in traditional and religious leaders increases the stigmatization of homosexuals. However, in countries that have decriminalized homosexuality, the stigmatization of homosexuals decreases, even when trust in religious and traditional leaders increases. This confirms the role of the rule of law in combating stigma and other forms of discrimination.

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  • Mpabe Bodjongo Mathieu Juliot, 2024. "Can the Decriminalization of Homosexuality Counter Religious and Traditional Homophobia in Africa?," Review of Law & Economics, De Gruyter, vol. 20(3), pages 357-401.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:rlecon:v:20:y:2024:i:3:p:357-401:n:1002
    DOI: 10.1515/rle-2024-0079
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    Keywords

    trust; religion; tradition; stigmatization of homosexuals; decriminalization of homosexuality;
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    JEL classification:

    • A12 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Relation of Economics to Other Disciplines
    • D43 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - Oligopoly and Other Forms of Market Imperfection
    • D82 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Asymmetric and Private Information; Mechanism Design
    • H10 - Public Economics - - Structure and Scope of Government - - - General
    • Z12 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Religion
    • Z13 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Economic Sociology; Economic Anthropology; Language; Social and Economic Stratification

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