Volume : III, Issue : IV, April - 2014

A History of Prostitution in Acholi–Land, Northern Uganda, 1911 to 2011

Dr. Charles Amone

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Although the Acholi people of Northern Uganda are culturally very strict on morals, prostitution has become one of the vices that the urban populace has to contend with. This paper traces the rise and development of prostitution in Acholiland over the last one hundred years. I interviewed respondents from several regions in Acholiland. The majority of the respondents were from Gulu and Kitgum Towns and the sprouting town boards where prostitution occurs. Prostitutes, cultural leaders, elders and the youth were asked to fill out a questionnaire which would take about 20 min. I offered to read the questions and write in the answers for those who appeared hesitant or had difficulty in reading. Answers were triangulated. The conclusions are that prostitution never existed among the Acholi until the beginning of the twentieth century when they were colonized by Britain.

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Dr. Charles Amone A History of Prostitution in Acholi-Land, Northern Uganda, 1911 to 2011 International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.III, Issue. IV Apr 2014

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