Gender-Based Domestic Violence against Children: Experiences of Girl-Children in Nigeria

Services and programming provided by post-secondary institutions for international students: experiences of select female students from Nigeria

“…This feeling and impact of a sense of inferiority among women in some African societies is not limited to education, but is manifested in other aspects of life as well, such as in their experiences at home and in the incidence of violence against women. Around the world, women are beaten, punished, raped and even murdered (Esere, Idowu, & Omotosho, 2009). In some societies, girls and young women are forced into early marriages by parents and relatives.…”

“…In some societies, girls and young women are forced into early marriages by parents and relatives. In many West-African societies, violence and abuse is prevalent, tolerated and frequently excused because it is culturally acceptable for women to be assigned an inferior role, and are seen as subordinate to men (Aihie, 2009;Esere et al, 2009). Gender based violence is prevalent because discriminatory laws condone and legalise certain forms of violence against women (Esere et al, 2009).…”

“…In many West-African societies, violence and abuse is prevalent, tolerated and frequently excused because it is culturally acceptable for women to be assigned an inferior role, and are seen as subordinate to men (Aihie, 2009;Esere et al, 2009). Gender based violence is prevalent because discriminatory laws condone and legalise certain forms of violence against women (Esere et al, 2009). West-African societies exhibit dismissive attitudes within the police and other parts of the justice system, highlighting states' failures to protect women's rights.…”

“…Violent acts are considered 'normal' or 'acceptable' in West-African cultures due to the patriarchal nature of those societies in which women and young girls are seen as inferior (Oniye, 2013). Young and older women in West-African societies are said to be victimized twice: first by the violence that they experience at the hands of men, and second, by the failure of the state to protect them (Esere et al, 2009). The authors also shed light on the effects of violence against young women (Esere et al, 2009).…”

“…Young and older women in West-African societies are said to be victimized twice: first by the violence that they experience at the hands of men, and second, by the failure of the state to protect them (Esere et al, 2009). The authors also shed light on the effects of violence against young women (Esere et al, 2009). They note that violence limits young women's personal growth, productivity, socioeconomic roles, and their physical and psychological health.…”