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The relationship between domestic violence and development in Zimbabwe
Mini Dissertation (LLM)--University of Pretoria, 2021.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/81214 The relationship between domestic violence and development in Zimbabwe Budoo, Ashwanee sambobarbara@gmail.com Sambo, Barbara Nyasha UCTD Mini Dissertation (LLM)--University of Pretoria, 2021. Domestic violence is a huge concern for African countries such as Zimbabwe as it is an obstacle to development despite the preventative measures that have been adopted. This violence is perpetuated by cultural norms, patriarchy, religion, among other things. The research argues that the private and public divide has been a contributing factor to domestic violence that occurs in the home. This study analyses the relationship between domestic violence and women’s participation in the development of Zimbabwe. It seeks to investigate how this type of violence against married women limits them in fully participating in development. It hypothesises that the slow development in the country is partly because of non-recognition of domestic violence as a hindrance to development. The national law of the country is analysed against global and regional human rights instruments. It finds positive development in constitutional protection of women’s rights in marriage, protection of women against domestic violence, the principles of equality, while recognising that there is room for improvement as women’s rights are not fully realised. The research also argues that the mere existence of legislation to combat domestic violence is not enough to curb the phenomenon. The focus of the study is on married women in Zimbabwe who are facing violence in their home. It is important to note that the role of women in society has ensured the stability and progress of states. For women to participate fully in development they have to be empowered and this means that there should be elimination of violence against them. Women must be considered as equal partners and valuable contributors to sustainable development. This research identifies specific challenges to the actualisation of the rights of women in Zimbabwe and proposes ways through which this can be addressed. Ultimately, this study submits that domestic violence is not treated as a priority regardless of the available legal framework and this is affecting development in the country. Centre for Human Rights LLM Unrestricted 2021-08-10T11:48:04Z 2021-08-10T11:48:04Z 2021 2021 Mini Dissertation * S2021 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/81214 en © 2019 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD The relationship between domestic violence and development in Zimbabwe |
| title | The relationship between domestic violence and development in Zimbabwe |
| title_full | The relationship between domestic violence and development in Zimbabwe |
| title_fullStr | The relationship between domestic violence and development in Zimbabwe |
| title_full_unstemmed | The relationship between domestic violence and development in Zimbabwe |
| title_short | The relationship between domestic violence and development in Zimbabwe |
| title_sort | relationship between domestic violence and development in zimbabwe |
| topic | UCTD |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/81214 |