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Briefing Paper 648 – <b>Rural Women and Gender–Based Violence</b> by <em>Lois Law</em>

Briefing Paper 648 – Rural Women and Gender–Based Violence by Lois Law

Gender-based violence (GBV) has been declared a national disaster, with women in the rural areas carrying a disproportionate burden due to entrenched poverty, patriarchal norms, and systemic inequality. Deeply rooted gender norms, societal expectations, and historical trauma from apartheid reinforce power imbalances and perpetuate this violence. Gender-based violence is one of rural women’s greatest challenges.

BP 648 – Rural Women and Gender-Based Violence by Lois Law

 

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