The Elephant in the Room: Confronting Violence against Women in South Africa

The escalating severity and harm of violence against women have become an undeniable issue, comparable to an elephant in the room. Despite significant legal and institutional frameworks aimed at addressing this challenge, the rate of violence against women in South Africa continues to expose the lim...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:African Journal of Gender, Society & Development Society & Development, 2023-09, Vol.12 (3), p.237-252
Main Author: Manomano, Tatenda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abused women
Analysis
Apartheid
Black people
Crimes against
Criminal law
Criminal statistics
Domestic violence
Family
Feminism
Feminist theory
Gender-based violence
Health aspects
Laws, regulations and rules
Learning
Literature reviews
Murders & murder attempts
Rape
Sex crimes
Systematic review
Violence
Violence against women
Well being
Women
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:The escalating severity and harm of violence against women have become an undeniable issue, comparable to an elephant in the room. Despite significant legal and institutional frameworks aimed at addressing this challenge, the rate of violence against women in South Africa continues to expose the limitations of the existing law and justice system. This paper aims to assess the underlying reasons for such violence and propose improved programming and strategies to effectively reduce it. To provide a comprehensive understanding and analysis of violence against women, the African Feminism Theory is referenced as a fundamental framework. By utilising a systematic review of the literature, it is evident that the overall well-being of women and their families is profoundly impacted by gender-based violence, necessitating critical interventions. This study highlights the urgent need to address the high incidence of violence against women and proposes strategies to propel efforts towards combating this pervasive issue.
ISSN:2634-3614
2634-3622
DOI:10.31920/2634-3622/2023/v12n3a11