Male youth leaders perceptions and experiences of young men's constructions of domestic violence against women and its prevention

Abstract

The conceptions of the male leaders described in this study starkly illustrate the prevalence of domestic violence in South African society, where it is endemic. Domestic violence is prevalent not only in South Africa, but also in Africa and other parts of the world. This study, which employed a qualitative research methodology, investigated, and explored the experiences of young men's constructs of domestic violence against women and its prevention. The study relied on Samkange’s theory of Ubuntu as its theoretical foundation. The purposefully chosen ten male leaders of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape were subjected to semi-structured individual interviews. The data that the interviews generated were analysed by means of thematic analysis. The results made it clear that conceptions vary, and domestic violence is prevalent. Importantly, the essentials for social workers' advocacy engagements to stop domestic violence and empower women are drawn upon in an emphasis on the implications for social work practice. The study's conclusions, which are consistent with the social work profession's ability to educate and effectively guide society, emphasise the necessity of demystifying the constructs that perpetuates domestic violence.

How to cite this using ASWDNet style:

Catazo, N., Gwam, Z., Terblanche, S. and Xweso, M. (2023). Male youth leaders perceptions and experiences of young men's constructions of domestic violence against women and its prevention. African Journal of Social Work, 13(4), 197-206. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajsw.v13i4.3

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