Question

State 4 reasons why incidents of gender based violence in communities continue despite various campaigns to discourage it

Answer 1

Explanation:

Justifications for violence frequently are on based gender norms – that is, social norms about the proper roles and responsibilities of men and women. These cultural and social norms socialize males to be aggressive, powerful, unemotional, and controlling, and contribute to a social acceptance of men as dominant.

Answer 2

4 reasons why incidents of gender-based violence in communities continue despite various campaigns to discourage it are:-

1. Due to the breakdown of law and order, the presence of armed forces/groups, the collapse of law enforcement, justice institutions, and family, social, or communal structures, there is a lack of physical security. When women and girls leave their communities searching for labour, food, water, and firewood, they are particularly vulnerable.
2. Poverty, a lack of education and livelihood options, and insufficient access to housing, food, water, fuel, and income creation can all contribute to increased exposure to GBV, such as forced prostitution or survival sex.
3. Women and girls are marginalised, and their rights are violated by discriminatory social, cultural, and religious laws, conventions, and practices.
4. Women and girls are frequently exposed to risk due to the breakdown of family, social, and communal institutions, as well as disturbing roles within the family, which limits coping strategies and channels for protection and correction.
5. Victims/survivors are discouraged from seeking redress due to a lack of confidence and trust in social or public organisations, especially law enforcement and judicial institutions.

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