Males’ Experiences of Gender-Based Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): A Review of Literature

Dumsani Gumede; Manono Luthuli; Siphesihle Hlongwane; Kingsley Orievulu; Ntombizonke Gumede; Oluwafemi Adeagbo

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-20679-5_10

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Males’ Experiences of Gender-Based Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): A Review of Literature

Dumsani Gumede, Manono Luthuli, Siphesihle Hlongwane, Kingsley Orievulu, Ntombizonke Gumede and Oluwafemi Adeagbo

Young People, Violence and Strategic Interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa, pp.187-209

Clinical Sociology: Research and Practice, Springer International Publishing

01/21/2023

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-20679-5_10

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Abstract

Globally, gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a serious global health, human rights, and development issue. There is no standard definition of GBV, but it can be enacted under different forms such as physical violence, sexual violence, economic violence, psychological and emotional aggression (including coercive tactics) directed at someone because of their biological sex or gender identity. Most literature focuses on violence against females (both heterosexual and homosexual) and children, with little focus on males’ perspectives. Most GBV narratives present males as perpetrators of violence. Recent statistics show that intimate partner violence (IPV) increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to increased unemployment, substance abuse and reduced economic status. Recent country specific statistics are sparse but understanding the males’ perceptions and experiences of GBV can assist with identifying appropriate interventions to deal with GBV. This critical review highlights critical knowledge gaps in the existing literature and a need for future research within Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

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Title: Subtitle: Males’ Experiences of Gender-Based Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): A Review of Literature
Creators: Dumsani Gumede
Manono Luthuli
Siphesihle Hlongwane
Kingsley Orievulu
Ntombizonke Gumede
Oluwafemi Adeagbo
Resource Type: Book chapter
Publication Details: Young People, Violence and Strategic Interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa, pp.187-209
Publisher: Springer International Publishing; Cham
Series: Clinical Sociology: Research and Practice
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-20679-5_10
ISSN: 1566-7847
Language: English
Date published: 01/21/2023
Academic Unit: Community and Behavioral Health
Record Identifier: 9984362357902771

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