Understanding domestic violence: masculinity, culture, traditions

Domestic violence in South Africa is a consequence of the complex interplay of patriarchy, culture, and the negative masculine construct. The patriarchal cultural beliefs and traditions that emphasise on male assertiveness and domination of women influence the constructions of masculinity and reinfo...

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Main Author: Linda Mshweshwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-10-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844020321770