Book chapter
Males’ Experiences of Gender-Based Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): A Review of Literature
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
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).
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Males’ Experiences of Gender-Based Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): A Review of Literature
- Creators
- Dumsani GumedeManono LuthuliSiphesihle HlongwaneKingsley OrievuluNtombizonke GumedeOluwafemi 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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