Two leading gender experts say South African women are still imprisoned by patriarchy amid Women’s Day commemoration.
Johannesburg EMS firefighters participate in a Women’s Day walk in Johannesburg yesterday in recognition of female firefighters. Picture: Michel Bega
Quoting Human Sciences Research Council statistics during his speech, Ramaphosa said 7% of women aged 18 and older experienced physical or sexual violence annually. “Patriarchy has convinced people, including some who are strong and intelligent, that they have not been enabled the right to enjoy freedoms as enshrined in the constitution, said Kodisang.“One of the many issues women continue to face is GBV , which cuts across all communities in South Africa.“This leads to black women and LGBTIQA people living in poverty and being most at risk for GBV,” added Kodisang.
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