Gender-Based Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa
eBook - PDF

Gender-Based Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa

Prevalence, Patterns, and Policies

  1. 207 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Gender-Based Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa

Prevalence, Patterns, and Policies

About this book

Gender-Based Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa: Prevalence, Patterns, and Policies examines the multifaceted issue of gender-based violence (GBV) in Sub-Saharan Africa, offering an in-depth exploration of its prevalence, underlying patterns, and the policies and frameworks that aim at addressing it. The book provides a regional overview on the prevalence of GBV, drawing on a wealth of statistical data and case studies, and examines the diverse forms of gender-based violence on the African sub-region, including domestic violence, sexual harassment, trafficking, and harmful traditional practices, highlighting the complex social, cultural, and economic factors that create and sustain these abuses.In analyzing GBV patterns, contributing authors investigate the dynamics of power and control that underpin gender-based violence, exploring how the intersection of identities such as class, migration, and sexuality influence individuals' experiences. The policy component evaluates international, national, and local responses to GBV, and reviews existing legal frameworks, protection mechanisms, and support services, identifying both best practices and significant gaps. It also considers the effectiveness of public awareness campaigns, education programs, and community-based interventions in shifting societal attitudes and reducing the incidence of GBV. This book provides essential insights for policymakers, researchers, students, and activists committed to combating GBV and supporting survivors.

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Information

Publisher
Lexington Books
Year
2024
eBook ISBN
9798216255482
Edition
1
Topic
Scienze sociali
Subtopic
Studi di genere

Table of contents

  1. Half Title
  2. Series Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Figures
  8. Tables
  9. Foreword
  10. Preface
  11. Acknowledgements
  12. Abbreviations
  13. Introduction: Gender-Based Violence – The Issues and Challenges
  14. Chapter 1: An Overview of Gender-Based Violence in Africa: Causes and Legal Instruments
  15. Chapter 2: Understanding the Profile of Gender-Based Violence Perpetrators in South Africa
  16. Chapter 3: Gender-Based Violence: Perspectives from Cato Manor, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
  17. Chapter 4: Lived Experiences of Victims and Perpetrators of Gender-Based Violence in South Africa: Lessons from a Sociocultural Perspective
  18. Chapter 5: A Synchronic Perspective of Public Health Problems and Legal Principles in Combating Gender-Based Violence in South Africa
  19. Chapter 6: The Quadruple Vulnerability of African Feminised Migration into South Africa and Their Invisibility in the Face of Social and Institutional Violence
  20. Chapter 7: Intimate Partner Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa: Women as Participants/Enhancers
  21. Chapter 8: The Usefulness of Restorative Justice in Responding to Gender-Based Violence
  22. Chapter 9: Understanding Gender and Violence in the Great Lakes Region of Africa
  23. Chapter 10: Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Africa: Reducing Risks through Primary Prevention
  24. Index
  25. About the Contributors