Gender-Based Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa
Prevalence, Patterns, and Policies
Gender-Based Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa
Prevalence, Patterns, and Policies
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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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Table of Contents
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Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations
Introduction: Gender-Based Violence: The Issues and Challenges
Chapter 1: An Overview of Gender-Based Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa: Causes and Legal Instruments
Chapter 2: Understanding the Profile of Gender-Based Violence Perpetrators in South Africa
Chapter 3: Gender-Based Violence: Perspectives from Cato Manor, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Chapter 4: Lived Experiences of Victims and Perpetrators of Gender-Based Violence in South Africa:
Lessons from a Socio-Cultural Perspective
Chapter 5: A Synchronic Perspective of Public Health Problems and Legal Principles in Combating Gender-Based Violence in South Africa
Chapter 6: The Quadruple Vulnerability of African Feminised Migration into South Africa and Their Invisibility in the Face of Social and Institutional Violence
Chapter 7: Intimate Partner Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa: Women as Participants/Enhancers
Chapter 8: The Usefulness of Restorative Justice in Responding to Gender-Based Violence
Chapter 9: Understanding Gender and Violence in the Great Lakes Region of Africa
Chapter 10: Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Africa: Reducing Risks through Primary Prevention
Index
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| Published | 15 Oct 2024 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 206 |
| ISBN | 9781666952988 |
| Imprint | Lexington Books |
| Illustrations | 5 b/w illustrations; 8 tables |
| Series | Breaking Boundaries: New Horizons in Gender & Sexualities |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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