Causes of gender-based violence against women at Enseleni Community

This study is about causes of gender-based violence against women, with special reference to eNseleni community. As a descriptive research, questionnaires were used for data collection. Samples of 50 informants who are considered to be victims of gender-based violence were drawn. Literature that focuses on gender-based violence against women has been consulted and discussed. Different recommendations have been made based on the findings of the study. The findings revealed that all women respondents have experienced domestic violence in their lives. It further revealed that women are physically abused which means they are buttered while others are experiencing verbal abuse which means they are insulted by their partners, other women are sexually abused while others suffer from emotional abuse. It is also important that protection of women and their rights be observed. Women should be taught and encouraged to be self-reliant other than relying on men.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of Zululand

Year dc:date.issued

2017

Author dc:creator

• Mkhize, Nontobeko Mildred

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Ntombela, N.H

• gender-based violence --South Africa

Licence

• https://devspace.unizulu.ac.za/bitstreams/c7958376-c97a-4bf2-a09d-c5e36c02521e/download