Gender based violence
Understand what gender based violence is
In South Africa, we hear stories on the news about domestic abuse and violence against women and how it impacts families and communities. This is an example of gender-based violence (GBV), and unfortunately, GBV is a worldwide issue facing women and children. To put an end to GBV, we must first understand what gender-based violence is and how it affects the lives of women and communities. This topic is heavy and covers mature topics, so we encourage reader discretion—but we hope to shed light on this important subject so we can help bring GBV to an end in South Africa and the world
WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE?
Gender-based violence can look different in each case. The European Commission separates GBV into three categories:
Physical:
Bodily harm against a person that results in injuries, health complications, or even death. Some examples of physical GBV include beating, hitting, punching, strangling, and the use of weapons. Physical GBV is very common in domestic violence cases.
Any sexual act done against a person without their consent. This can range from sexual harassment to rape
Behaviors and actions that make a person feel unsafe and cause psychological harm or suffering. Some examples of this are strict control of the woman’s actions and behaviors, coercion, blackmail, monetary control, forced marriage, and threats.
WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF GBV?
The effects of gender-based violence are often felt throughout a community and can be devastating. They can include:
In a community where GBV is prominent, the cycle of abuse can spiral for women and girls. Gender inequality increases, and stigmas against women worsen and contribute to the violence against them. Young girls may have to halt their education because of an unexpected pregnancy or forced marriage, furthering the prevalence of poverty and making them more susceptible to human trafficking or domestic abuse. Left unchecked, the effects of GBV can impact a community for years, if not decades.
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