Why Doesn’t the Decriminalisation of Same‑Sex Sexuality and Sex Work Ensure Rights? The Legality and Social Acceptance of Transgressive Sexualities in Urban Mozambique
The dependence on the law to direct people’s behaviour is known for its imperfections, yet it has become a mainstream response to social problems in modern day society. It is also the pathway through which internationally-recognised rights obligations, including sexual rights, are anticipated to diffuse across distinctly different societies. This study examined the introduction of new legal standards in Mozambique, with an interest in their ability to promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex (LGBTI) people and sex workers.
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