INFLUENCE OF POVERTY ON FEMALE YOUTH PROSTITUTION IN UGANDA: THE EXPERIENCES OF YOUNG WOMEN RESIDING IN KIGONGI WARD, KABALE MUNICIPALITY.

Ruth  Mbabazi; Adebayo Sanni  Tajudeen

doi:10.51168/sjhrafrica.v4i12.758

Authors

Ruth Mbabazi Department of Social Work & Social Administration, Kabale University, P. O. Box 317 Kabale – Uganda
Adebayo Sanni Tajudeen Department of Social Work & Social Administration, Kabale University, P. O. Box 317 Kabale – Uganda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v4i12.758

Keywords:

Poverty, Female Youth Prostitution, Kabale Municipality, Kigongi Ward

Abstract

Background:

The study aimed to investigate the influence of poverty on female youth prostitution in Kigongi Ward, Kabale Municipality. The study was guided by specific objectives, which include the influence of poverty on female youth prostitution, the experiences and perspectives of the female youth involved in prostitution, and the degree to which poverty influences prostitution among female youths in Kigongi Ward, Kabale Municipality.

Methodology:

This study adopted a case study research design utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Using simple random and purposive sampling techniques, a total of 100 respondents were used in the study.

Results:

It was found that a majority of 30% of the respondents reported that a woman might live a simple life or earn a lot of money as a prostitute, while 20% of the respondents mentioned parental neglect and youth laziness as the factors that push female youth into prostitution. Also, (30%) of respondents mentioned that prostitution affects a community's reputation, standard of living, and property. On the degree to which poverty influences prostitution among female youths, the majority of the respondents (45%) said that poverty causes female youth prostitution in Kigongi Ward.

Conclusion:

It was concluded that poverty contributes majorly to female youth prostitution in the Kigongi ward of Kabale Municipality. And there is no supportive empowerment policy that can alleviate poverty.

Recommendation:

People from developing nations must be given legal chances to migrate, with consideration for the economic interests of both the receiving nation and the immigrants themselves.

Author Biographies

Ruth Mbabazi , Department of Social Work & Social Administration, Kabale University, P. O. Box 317 Kabale – Uganda

is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Social Work, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Previously she worked as an Assistant Administrative Officer in the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs at Kabale University. The frequent interaction with scholars interested her in becoming an academician. She is also coordinating international students at the University. She has vast experience in customer care, office management, report writing, mobilization, and guidance counseling. She has previously worked at Uganda Aids Information Centre as an HIV/AIDS Counsellor and at Simba Telecom (MTN Uganda Ltd) as a Sales Executive and Customer Care Personnel. She was the Vice Guild President for Kabale University in 2010 and was active in the Guild Representative Council (GRC). After her Bachelor’s Degree, she also attained a certificate in Higher Learning Teaching. She worked at Kabale University as a volunteer under the office of the Academic Registrar and shortly later became an Administrative Assistant. She has since worked under the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Office of Graduate Studies. She is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers- Uganda (NASWU) and Rotary International. In 2019, she also attained a degree of Master of Social Work from Uganda Christian University UCU) Mukono

Adebayo Sanni Tajudeen, Department of Social Work & Social Administration, Kabale University, P. O. Box 317 Kabale – Uganda

has a PhD. Development Studies (in View); Master of Social Work (MSW); Bachelor Degree in Social Studies (BSc ed); Cert. Int. Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution.; Cert. Africa: Sustainable Development.; Cert. Char. & Virtue Ethics in Ed.; Cert. Managing People: Engaging Your Workforce; Cert. Occupational Health in Develop. Countries; Cert. ToT; Cert. Fundraising Essentials; Cert. Grant Seeking Essentials.