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The destructive effects of gender-based violence against men in South Africa: stigmatizing the victim

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  • Deborah Ngobeni

    (University of Venda, South Africa)

  • Alpha Rakgwata

    (University of Venda, South Africa)

  • Tumelo Sekgobela

    (University of Venda)

Abstract

Gender-based violence (GBV) is increasingly gaining local and international attention. South Africa has been experiencing high volume of GBV cases. Men are unable to report gender-based violence cases because of fears for discrimination, labelling and cultural norms. Traditionally, men are expected to be strong despite the difficulties experienced. Although there is high unequal implementation of programs and policies that caters for GBV, male victims continue to suffer because the societal perception, stigmatization, and discrimination. Notwithstanding the existing policies, men continue to become victims of gender-based violence at an alarming rate. Gender-based violence against men has disturbing effects which includes physical effects, mental health illness, sexual dysfunctionality suicide and femicide. Men significantly suffer gender-based violence which this leads to lack of self-expression due to societal expectations and finding it difficult to seek help and report about the abuse. This mostly results to divorce, homicides and other mental related problems. The purpose of the study was to explore the destructive effects of gender-based violence against men in South Africa. The study employed the qualitative research approach with exploratory research design adopted. A sample of 14 male victims of gender-based violence was chosen for the purpose of the study. The study used interviews with semi-structured interview schedule used to guide the session. Purposive sampling technique was used with thematic content used for data analysis process. Among the many effects experienced, the study established the physical, mental health problems, sexual dysfunctionality, suicide and homicide to be the main effects of gender-based violence against men. Family systems theory was found to be relevant in the study to understand the dynamics of gender-based violence. Key Words:Domestic violence, gender-based violence, men, stigmatization, victims

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  • Deborah Ngobeni & Alpha Rakgwata & Tumelo Sekgobela, 2025. "The destructive effects of gender-based violence against men in South Africa: stigmatizing the victim," International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy (2687-2293), Bussecon International Academy, vol. 7(1), pages 173-179, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:adi:ijbess:v:7:y:2025:i:1:p:173-179
    DOI: 10.36096/ijbes.v7i1.599
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