SEX RELATIONSHIP AMONG FISHERMEN AND FISH TRADERS IN LAGOON COMMUNITIES OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

• A. A. Idowu

  Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State` Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ondo State. Correspondence Author's

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• I. O. Oke

  Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State` Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ondo State. Correspondence Author's

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This study was conducted to assess the determinants and effects of transactional sex in marketing of fish in the lagoon area of Ogun-waterside Local Government Area (LGA) of Ogun state. Research interview guide was used for data gathering from Fifty randomly selected respondents from five fishing communities from the study area namely; Ode-omi, Iwopin, Makun omi, Ebute oni, and Imeki, 10 from each fishing community). Data obtained were subjected to statistical analysis such as descriptive and inferential analysis. Respondent's age ranged between 25 – 55 years; 68% of the respondents were male compare to 32% of female; 94% were married, 2% widowed and 4% single. This study revealed that determinants for going into transactional sex are inadequate capital (76%), greed (70%), poverty (68%), and as a means of survival (60%). Effects of transactional sex in fish marketing are sexually transmitted diseases, lack of respect among fisher folks, unwanted pregnancy, abortion and death. Results from this study establish that transactional sex do occur among fisher folks in the study area. It is suggested that government should make adequate provision to help with capital to start or continue business especially women who fall victims of this contractual ex to survive.

1. A. A. Idowu, Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State` Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ondo State. Correspondence Author's

   Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State` Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ondo State. Correspondence Author's

2. I. O. Oke, Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State` Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ondo State. Correspondence Author's

   Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State` Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ondo State. Correspondence Author's

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