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146 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 2,922 African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • This paper considers the capacious possibility of a decolonial queer borderland theory of architecture to understand important yet understudied organizations of space.

    Expanding queer architectural theory: Towards a framework of decolonial queer borderlands architecture · 2025 · DOI

  • There is minimal research on the experiences of young black widows in Africa and specifically South Africa. Previous studies have focused on widows in general, without identifying young widows as a particular concern.

    Cultural challenges of young black widows in Mangaung in the Free State, South Africa · 2026 · DOI

  • There is limited attention on female students’ experiences of GBV in HEIs. Available research does not seem to adequately showcase the magnitude of the social issue from the perspectives of female students as direct survivors of GBV.

    Unveiling silent struggles: Gender-based violence experiences of South African female students in higher education institutions · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can focus on implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of rights-based, gender-responsive, and advocacy-driven social work interventions.

    Undocumented and marginalised: Gendered experiences of victimisation and exclusions amongst women migrants in Tshwane city, South Africa · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in understanding the experiences of undocumented women migrants in Tshwane. The study highlights the need for social work practice to be strengthened to address the challenges faced by these women.

    Undocumented and marginalised: Gendered experiences of victimisation and exclusions amongst women migrants in Tshwane city, South Africa · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for further research on the detection of breast lesions using ultrasound and mammography. The study identifies the need for a larger sample size to confirm the findings.

    Intersections of victimisation, criminalisation, and gender equality: Advancing rights, equality, and empowerment for all women and girls · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the implications of queer childhood for educational practice. Future research could examine the ways in which queer childhood can be supported and promoted in different contexts.

    Un dialogo innovativo tra la nuova sociologia dell’infanzia e la teoria queer · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the existing literature on the relationship between queer theory and the new sociology of childhood. The paper highlights the need for a queer reinterpretation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

    Un dialogo innovativo tra la nuova sociologia dell’infanzia e la teoria queer · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of recognizing and challenging heteronormativity and processes of normalization in social work practice. It highlights the need to develop more inclusive and transformative social work practices.

    Il possibile contributo delle teorie queer alla prospettiva anti-oppressiva nel servizio sociale · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the application of queer theories in social work practice. It could investigate the impact of integrating queer theories and anti-oppressive social work on social work outcomes.

    Il possibile contributo delle teorie queer alla prospettiva anti-oppressiva nel servizio sociale · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in the literature on the intergenerational transmission of violence among descendants of enslaved people. Prior research has not fully considered the historical context of colonial violence. The study aims to address this gap by exploring the effects of historical trauma on contemporary family relationships.

    Intergenerational Transmission of Intimate Partner Violence and Descendants of the Enslaved in Cape Town, South Africa · 2026 · DOI

  • On her examination of rape in the Cape Colony Pamela Scully (1995) stated that race, gender, and class guided colonial rule and that the sexual violence perpetrated against black women during colonial rule remains underinvestigated.

    Intergenerational Transmission of Intimate Partner Violence and Descendants of the Enslaved in Cape Town, South Africa · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of consensus on how to define 'child' hinders global efforts to eliminate child marriage. The current frameworks often overlook cultural beliefs and practices that sustain child marriage. The COVID-19 pandemic affected data collection.

    A “Girl” or a “Child”? Examining the “Rights-Based” Approach to Child Marriage in Malawi Through an African Feminist Lens · 2026 · DOI

  • The study notes that the lack of evaluation of Malawi's earlier National Strategy on Ending Child Marriage (2018-2023) is a limitation. The study also notes that the COVID-19 pandemic affected data collection. The study has a small sample size of 22 participants.

    A “Girl” or a “Child”? Examining the “Rights-Based” Approach to Child Marriage in Malawi Through an African Feminist Lens · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the gap in addressing the impact of power abuse on girls' education. The research highlights the need to expose the vices of power abuse on society and girls' education.

    Power Abuse and Girls’ Education in Olu Obafemi’s Dark Times Are Over? · 2026 · DOI

  • The study's sample size is limited to 47 women. The study's findings may not be generalizable to other contexts. The study reveals limitations and risks associated with community mobilization.

    Community mobilization as a strategy for addressing sexual and gender based violence among women in Khayelitsha South Africa · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the long-term effectiveness of community mobilization in addressing sexual and gender-based violence. Future research should explore the applicability of community mobilization in other contexts.

    Community mobilization as a strategy for addressing sexual and gender based violence among women in Khayelitsha South Africa · 2026 · DOI

  • The patriarchal system that privileges male dominance. The lack of attention to the 'woman' question in the Pan-African struggle. The systemic underrepresentation of women in politics and gendered economic inequality.

    Pan-Africanism and Feminism: Possibilities for African Women in the 21st Century · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap in the literature on the intersection of Pan-Africanism and feminism. The lack of attention to the 'woman' question in the Pan-African struggle.

    Pan-Africanism and Feminism: Possibilities for African Women in the 21st Century · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies can explore the impact of same-sex marriage on African families and communities. Research can investigate the role of globalization in shaping attitudes towards same-sex marriage in Africa.

    Globalization of Same Sex Marriage: A Sociological Analysis of the Implications for Traditional African Societies · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap between the growing trend of same-sex marriage and the traditional values of African societies. The need to understand the implications of same-sex marriage on traditional African societies.

    Globalization of Same Sex Marriage: A Sociological Analysis of the Implications for Traditional African Societies · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests that future research should consider the diverse understandings of gender. The paper suggests that future research should analyze the themes of the category of «third world woman», the othering of motherhood, the sexual/gendering of the body, and the consequence of dislocation on academic positionalities.

    Descentrando a teoria hegemónica de género: Implicações para a pesquisa educacional · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the current research on gender studies. The gap is the lack of consideration for contexts and meanings in other regions. The gap is the need for a new feminist research agenda.

    Descentrando a teoria hegemónica de género: Implicações para a pesquisa educacional · 2026 · DOI

  • The moralistic framing of prostitution obscures the economic conditions that shape women's participation in the sex industry. There is a need to challenge dominant moralistic discourses and position sex workers as economic agents.

    From Colonial Shadows to Postcolonial Streets: Rethinking Sex Work in Eastern Nigeria, 1960–1980 · 2026 · DOI

  • The question of theological aspects of male suffering, emotional suppression, and suicide remains unexplored. There is a need for an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the connections between masculinity, emotional suppression, and suicide.

    The Burden of Being a Man: A Theological Exploration of Masculinity, Emotional Suppression, and the Rising Suicide Rate Among South African Men · 2026 · DOI

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