Issue of Faceless Sexuality and Trauma by Amma Darko

Abstract of Issue of Faceless Sexuality and Trauma by Amma Darko

In every household, children are ‘the joys of motherhood’ and families. However, children cannot grow normally and decently without the care and the protection of their parents/family/society and government. In many African countries, homeless/street children roam about the street to beg for food and money and become easy preys for the sadistic and unscrupulous predators. This research examines thematic exploration of AmmaDarko’sFaceless (2003). The study highlighted major issues witnessed in street where abandoned children such of sexual abuse plight and the irresponsibility of the adults are parents/family members and community. The causes of this phenomenon, the violence that it nurtures and the misfortunes street children are facing in the hands of the ‘street lords’ are also highlighted. Most of the time, street children are forced into prostitution and are sexually active before their teens with its subsequent consequences. The study highlighted that the trauma street children facereinforce them to engage in prostitution. which propelled them to meet with difficulties to live a good life.