Women in Domestic Violence in Nigeria: Gender Perspectives

Uzuegbunam, Anthonia O.

doi:10.4236/ojpp.2013.31a031

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“…However, the emergence of women into the legal profession was rough and unpromising due to the fact that the status of Nigerian women has always been an ignominious story where they are seen as second class citizens, passengers and minions that should be neglected and denied access to formal education. Uzuegbunam [16] accentuated that women are perceived as profane creatures that deserve no respect and as such should be treated as subordinates to men. Women's voice should not be heard in any discussion or decision making process.…”

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The Emergence and History of the “Gentlewomen of the Bar” into the Legal Profession in the South West Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria

An¹,

Af²

2017

Arts Social Sci J

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This research paper focuses on the emergence of women into the legal profession in Nigeria and the gender inequality that pervaded the legal profession in the colonial days of Nigeria's judicial history. Essentially, most professions in Nigeria were dominated by the male gender and the legal profession was not exclusive, thereby, this paper seeks to understand the historical emergence of women into the legal profession. This paper utilized radical feminism theory in understanding the subject-matter. The paper engaged qualitative research method. The primary data were sourced from historical information such as oral information, observations and interviews. It also includes fieldwork, visits to the Nigerian Bar Association office, Law Schools and Law Faculties in some Universities in Nigeria to obtain vital data for the study. Purposive sampling was engaged in selecting the interviewees. Data were analyzed using content analysis. Findings were able to espouse the genesis and how women emerged into the legal profession in Nigeria.

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The Emergence and History of the “Gentlewomen of the Bar” into the Legal Profession in the South West Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria

An¹,

Af²

2017

Arts Social Sci J

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“…It is analysed in that article women are at risk of domestic violence caused by another fellow woman more than men. "The study revealed that most common perpetrators are the daughters of same family or clan, co-wives of same family or clan, women in politics, women in the same occupation, women in zones of same religious activities" (Uzuegbunam, 2016). This might be true in many cases.…”

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“…Empowerment is highly affected by domestic violence. "Theoretically, violence is a human rights issue, and human rights are fundamental to values of dignity, equality, non-discrimination and non-interference, and these cut across gender, social, cultural, political, class, religious and geographical issues" (Uzuegbunam, 2016). Empowerment of a woman is depended highly on the bargaining power as well that she has in her household.…”

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Domestic Violence in Relation to Women Empowerment and Women Household Headship: A Case in Nigeria

Ahmed

Chowdhury

Laskar

2017

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Domestic Violence against women is very common in both developing and developed countries and is a complex and multi-dimensional phenomenon. However, global developments have yet to be systematically assimilated into theories around violence against women. This study seeks to examine the associations between domestic violence against women household headship and women empowerment in Nigeria. The study used data from the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (DHS). Ordinary least squares (OLS) regression method was used to assess the association among the study variables. The analysis showed that domestic violence is usually more where there are women-household headships in case of Nigeria changing the general idea of having less domestic violence in women headed households. There should be strict and effective laws against domestic violence. Men or women whoever is domestically violating another woman should have to deal with legal consequences; otherwise, this trend of domestically violating women will go on forever.

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“…More men are beating their women to death (Musawa, 2016;Ugbodaga, 2015) and more women are using weapons (e.g., knife) to inflict injury on their men during domestic violence (Audu, 2015). Regrettably, a taboo against discussion and the stigma of reporting domestic violence limit the scope of knowledge about partner violence, which is generally believed to cut across socioeconomic and religious backgrounds (Sogade, 2016;Uzuegbunam, 2013).…”

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Exposure to Violence and Beliefs About Violence Against Women Among Adolescents in Nigeria and South Africa

Fakunmoju

Rasool

2018

Sage Open

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Although adolescents' exposure to violence and oppressive gender attitudes is prevalent, comparative knowledge across countries is sparse. This study examined exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV), family violence, and beliefs about violence against women (VAW) in a convenience sample of 2,462 adolescents from 44 schools in Nigeria and South Africa. Findings suggested that exposure to IPV, family violence, and beliefs about VAW differed by gender and country. Specifically, adolescents from Nigeria were more likely to be exposed to IPV and family violence and were more likely to endorse VAW than adolescents from South Africa. Male adolescents were more likely to endorse VAW than were female adolescents. Similarly, higher age, being male, being from Nigeria, being in a relationship, and greater exposure to family violence were associated with higher endorsement of VAW. Findings suggest that effective prevention programs are needed in both countries to mitigate exposure to IPV and family violence. Concerted efforts are also required to work with exposed adolescents to inhibit pro-VAW beliefs and stop the intergenerational transmission of violence. Additional implications of findings for policy, practice, and research are discussed.Keywords adolescent exposure to violence, gender-based violence, violence against women, intimate partner violence, family violence, gender attitudes, adolescent beliefs, South Africa, Nigeria

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Women in Domestic Violence in Nigeria: Gender Perspectives

Cited by 7 publications

References 1 publication

The Emergence and History of the “Gentlewomen of the Bar” into the Legal Profession in the South West Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria

The Emergence and History of the “Gentlewomen of the Bar” into the Legal Profession in the South West Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria

Domestic Violence in Relation to Women Empowerment and Women Household Headship: A Case in Nigeria

Exposure to Violence and Beliefs About Violence Against Women Among Adolescents in Nigeria and South Africa

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