Indian Legal Profession and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act

Aina-Pelemo, Adetutu Deborah; Mehanathan, M. C.; Kulshrestha, Pradeep

doi:10.1007/s12119-019-09637-z

“…There have been several initiatives in various states in Nigeria to develop a statutory framework for domestic violence protection. However, only four states in the Federation have passed laws prohibiting the heinous act, 53 while several bills are pending in an obviously male-dominated National Assembly. Even at that, the available regulations in these States are short of providing efficient remedies in the absence of any since there is no quick housing or accommodation plan and safe housing for victims during the crisis, with no assurance of prompt execution of policy, no financial security, and proper public awareness.…”

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confidence: 99%

A socio-legal imperative of domestic violence prohibition in Africa vis-a-vis Nigerian legal structure for sexually abused women

Aina-Pelemo

¹

,

Olujobi

²

,

YEBISI

³

2023

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Domestic violence is a major issue globally. It is one of the most heinous crimes which has and still results in numerous deaths, still receives the least amount of attention, and its negative influence is being underrated. In Africa, it is customarily acceptable for a woman to be beaten by her husband as a form of discipline, and Nigeria is not an exception. To think otherwise, that it cannot be socially acceptable and legally upheld for a man to beat his wife as a form of discipline, is to deny an existing reality. Section 282 of the Nigerian Penal Code encourages men to beat their wives when necessary. This form of permissible violence is often viewed as a family issue. Hence women are hesitant or reluctant to speak up about their experiences. The stigma that usually follows speaking up or voicing out is better imagined than experienced. This study, therefore, provides credible information on domestic violence incidents in Nigeria and Africa. The methodology utilised is the doctrinal legal research method with reports from existing literature and tertiary data sources such as newspapers and website sources. It discusses legislation enacted to prevent and prohibit domestic violence in Nigeria and how influential they have been on the nation at large. By way of comparative analysis, we examine domestic violence occurrences in some selected African countries and the European continents in relation to Nigeria. It also delves into the violation of the principles of gender equality by some Nigerian customs and traditional practices. This study then makes recommendations on how to address the issue. Through its insightful engagement, this study found, among others, that domestic violence is widespread in Africa and that a national law prohibiting the act and holding perpetrators accountable is not only imperative in Nigeria but across the African continent.

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“… 66 Victims should be encouraged to seek medical or external assistance, such as therapists or counsellors, if necessary, to save lives and sanity. 67 The younger generation should be taught and encouraged not to abhor such behaviour. This is because a child raised in an abusive home is more likely to imitate such behaviour in the future.…”

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“…Parents indulging in such activities should restrain from doing so and be seen as apologetic about their previous activities. 67 Further reading has been recommended alongside the references to guide or aid readers in having comprehensive knowledge about this subject. …”

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confidence: 99%

“…Victims should be encouraged to seek medical or external assistance, such as therapists or counsellors, if necessary, to save lives and sanity. 67 …”

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“…Parents indulging in such activities should restrain from doing so and be seen as apologetic about their previous activities. 67 …”

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A socio-legal imperative of domestic violence prohibition in Africa vis-a-vis Nigerian legal structure for sexually abused women

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Olujobi,

YEBISI

2023

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Domestic violence is a major issue globally. It is one of the most heinous crimes which has and still results in numerous deaths, still receives the least amount of attention, and its negative influence is being underrated. In Africa, it is customarily acceptable for a woman to be beaten by her husband as a form of discipline, and Nigeria is not an exception. To think otherwise, that it cannot be socially acceptable and legally upheld for a man to beat his wife as a form of discipline, is to deny an existing reality. Section 282 of the Nigerian Penal Code encourages men to beat their wives when necessary. This form of permissible violence is often viewed as a family issue. Hence women are hesitant or reluctant to speak up about their experiences. The stigma that usually follows speaking up or voicing out is better imagined than experienced. This study, therefore, provides credible information on domestic violence incidents in Nigeria and Africa. The methodology utilised is the doctrinal legal research method with reports from existing literature and tertiary data sources such as newspapers and website sources. It discusses legislation enacted to prevent and prohibit domestic violence in Nigeria and how influential they have been on the nation at large. By way of comparative analysis, we examine domestic violence occurrences in some selected African countries and the European continents in relation to Nigeria. It also delves into the violation of the principles of gender equality by some Nigerian customs and traditional practices. This study then makes recommendations on how to address the issue. Through its insightful engagement, this study found, among others, that domestic violence is widespread in Africa and that a national law prohibiting the act and holding perpetrators accountable is not only imperative in Nigeria but across the African continent.

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