VALIDATING THE EVIDENCE OF VIOLENCE IN PARTNER RELATIONSHIPS WITH REGARD TO XHOSA AFRICAN WOMEN

This article reports on how African women understand the forms and meaning of violence in partner relationships. The findings suggest that many African women experience physical, emotional and economic abuse. Some of the reasons for abuse which emerged include a patriarchal system, alcohol abuse, in...

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Main Author: Mesatywa, Nontando Jennifer
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: Stellenbosch University 2014-11-01
Series:Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk
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Online Access:http://socialwork.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/397