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Author
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Nyikayaramba, Emmanuel M
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Title
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Rural Gender-Based Violence: How Effective has the Gender-Based Violence policy been in Addressing the issue? A case study of Ward 17, Murehwa Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe
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Abstract
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Gender-based violence is a widespread problem that affects people of all races, ethnicities, and locations, causing harm to individuals, communities, and societies as a whole. It is a complex issue that hinders economic development, health, and social progress, and cannot be eradicated without a collaborative effort from both urban and rural areas, as well as men and women. While men are often perpetrators of gender-based violence, they can also be victims, and their involvement is crucial in addressing this issue. In response to international calls to action, many countries, including Zimbabwe, have enacted laws to combat domestic abuse, such as the Domestic Violence Policy (DVA) in 2007. However, the implementation and effectiveness of this law vary greatly between urban and rural areas, with rural areas often lacking access to resources and support. This study aimed to investigate the implementability and utility of the DVA in rural areas, where traditional cultural practices, beliefs, and norms perpetuate gender-based violence. Using qualitative research methods, the study found that gender-based violence is deeply rooted in these cultural structures, and that eradicating it will require a fundamental transformation of these norms and beliefs, particularly in rural areas.
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Date
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May 2024
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Publisher
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BUSE
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Keywords
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Rural Gender-Based Violence, perpetrators of gender-based violence
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Supervisor
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Mr Maponga
