Exploring Heteronormativity in the Public Discourse of Jamaican Legislators |
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Authors: | Noel M. Cowell Tanzia S. Saunders |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Management Studies, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica;(2) Department of Government, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica |
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Abstract: | In Jamaica the public discourse on homosexuality is voluminous, however little or no empirical research or suitably detached policy-oriented discussion is in evidence. This multidisciplinary qualitative paper uses the content analysis of publicly available information to explore the posture of key public-policy actors on homosexuals and homosexuality. The observable implications of the findings for society and the rights of homosexuals are articulated. The paper concludes that this discourse evinces a settled heteronormative value system, reflecting a consensus on either side of the political divide and applauded by popular culture and popular opinion. At a time when most of the western world is embracing sexual diversity, these conclusions carry profound implications for legal reform, employment relations, social justice and public policy in Jamaica. |
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