The Impact of Gender-based Violence on the South African Economy: A Literature Review
Not only is gender-based violence (GBV) pervasive in South Africa, but it is also acknowledged as a worldwide scourge that impacts people of all ages and genders. Nonetheless, data and most GBV cases show that women and children are particularly susceptible compared to males and boys. In addition to...
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| description | Not only is gender-based violence (GBV) pervasive in South Africa, but it is also acknowledged as a worldwide scourge that impacts people of all ages and genders. Nonetheless, data and most GBV cases show that women and children are particularly susceptible compared to males and boys. In addition to violating the basic rights and dignity of victims, GBV puts their lives in danger and puts a financial strain on the South African economy. This led to this literature evaluation to investigate the costs related to GBV as well as the costs of response and prevention in South Africa. The study procured secondary data from numerous sources retrieved from academic databases (such as Google Scholar, Researchgate, etc.) and employed qualitative content analysis to scrutinise the data gathered from the collection of literature. Notably, the paper used qualitative approaches to support or refute claims and arguments made by many experts about GBV and the economy. The findings revealed that GBV depletes women’s energy, jeopardises their emotional and physical well-being, and undermines their sense of self recommend. The study further revealed that, in addition to the physical, sexual and mental impairment caused by GBV, there is also an economic loss owing to GBV that needs to be explored by relevant bodies and scholars. The study recommended strategies to lower the rising financial losses caused by GBV. The study further suggests reducing existing spending in response to GBV. The study also recommended more investment in preventative measures than reactive spending. This study contributes to the literature on the impact of GBV on the economy of South Africa. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-db248f2e34d94adc8e5d3a280f70c0da2025-01-06T14:19:34ZengNoyam JournalsE-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences2720-77222024-12-0151627802788https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.20245168The Impact of Gender-based Violence on the South African Economy: A Literature ReviewMandlenkosi Richard Mphatheni 0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6792-5305Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South Africa.Not only is gender-based violence (GBV) pervasive in South Africa, but it is also acknowledged as a worldwide scourge that impacts people of all ages and genders. Nonetheless, data and most GBV cases show that women and children are particularly susceptible compared to males and boys. In addition to violating the basic rights and dignity of victims, GBV puts their lives in danger and puts a financial strain on the South African economy. This led to this literature evaluation to investigate the costs related to GBV as well as the costs of response and prevention in South Africa. The study procured secondary data from numerous sources retrieved from academic databases (such as Google Scholar, Researchgate, etc.) and employed qualitative content analysis to scrutinise the data gathered from the collection of literature. Notably, the paper used qualitative approaches to support or refute claims and arguments made by many experts about GBV and the economy. The findings revealed that GBV depletes women’s energy, jeopardises their emotional and physical well-being, and undermines their sense of self recommend. The study further revealed that, in addition to the physical, sexual and mental impairment caused by GBV, there is also an economic loss owing to GBV that needs to be explored by relevant bodies and scholars. The study recommended strategies to lower the rising financial losses caused by GBV. The study further suggests reducing existing spending in response to GBV. The study also recommended more investment in preventative measures than reactive spending. This study contributes to the literature on the impact of GBV on the economy of South Africa.https://noyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EHASS20245168.pdfgender-based violenceeconomic costslawspoliciesinstitutional reforms. |
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| title | The Impact of Gender-based Violence on the South African Economy: A Literature Review |
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