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A Comparative Analysis of Gender-Based Violence Discourses: Insights for Strengthening Policy Implementation

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  • Abraham Maposa

    (Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe)

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This study conducts a comparative analysis of gender-based violence (GBV) discourses in European and African contexts, with the primary objective of identifying and understanding the socio-cultural barriers that impede effective policy implementation and interventions. Utilising a qualitative comparative design, systematic document analysis was performed on academic literature, policy documents, and reports obtained from reputable sources, including UN Women and the WHO, covering the period from 2013 to 2023. Key themes were identified through inductive-deductive thematic coding, focusing on the challenges posed by patriarchal norms, victim-blaming attitudes, and economic dependence. The results reveal significant disparities in the prevalence and conceptualisation of GBV within the two regions while emphasising the universal underlying factors such as resource scarcity and entrenched social norms. It underscores GBV as a human rights issue, highlighting the necessity for multisectoral cooperation and context-specific strategies. The study concludes with recommendations for enhancing the implementation of GBV policies through long-term investments in education, community engagement, and economic empowerment initiatives. It calls for an intersectional approach to ensure diverse perspectives are included in GBV programming, thus promoting gender equality and addressing the root causes of violence.

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  • Abraham Maposa, 2025. "A Comparative Analysis of Gender-Based Violence Discourses: Insights for Strengthening Policy Implementation," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(2), pages 4290-4306, February.
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