Conflict analysis of domestic violence against women in Oye Ekiti community, Ekiti State

Abstract

The study analysed factors and impacts associated with domestic violence against women in Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria. Violence against women is a major violation of human rights and the menace is frequent in Oye Ekiti community where women face a lot of violation from their spouses and other male figures. Data were sourced using primary and secondary methods of collection. Survey design and simple random sampling technique were adopted for the study and 100 copies of structured questionnaire were administered but 97 copies were retrieved for analysis. Data retrieved were analyzed using descriptive method such as table and frequency distributions and content analysis. Factors responsible for violence against women in Oye Ekiti include amongst others cultural and religious factors; and economic dependency of women on men. Also, patriarchy and women status have continued to influence the perpetration of violence against women. In sum, there is high rate of domestic violence in Oye Ekiti which has adverse effects on women’s health in the community. Violence against women is caused by a number of factors and the society regard it as a normal phenomenon. Government and non-governmental organizations should establish agencies to deal with violence against women.