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      Gendered Violence in Intimate Relationships in the Context of Law, Culture and Religion in Nigeria

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          Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious human rights violation whose resilience against comprehensive laws calls for a reappraisal of the interplay of the key factors that influence its persistence. What is the link between the resilience of GBV and socio-economic forces such as religion, culture and tradition? This paper is inspired by the death of a popular Nigerian gospel singer, Mrs Osinachi Nwachukwu, on 8 April 2022. Although the real cause of her death was not confirmed through an official autopsy, there was widespread speculation that her death arose from intimate partner violence (IPV). It sparked a heated debate among Nigerians, especially the Christian community, on the issue of GBV, especially the role of religious authorities in combatting IPV. Her death also raised concerns about the institution of marriage, bridewealth, women's marginalisation, and the role of the law. Using a literature review and drawing from the best legislative and institutional practices from Kenya, South Africa, and Rwanda, this paper highlights challenges in the legal framework and its implementation, as well as harmful norms and religious beliefs that prompt and perpetuate IPV in Nigeria.

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                Journal
                pelj
                Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (PELJ)
                PER
                North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) (Potchefstroom, North-West Province, South Africa )
                1727-3781
                2024
                : 27
                : 1
                : 1-36
                Affiliations
                [01] orgnameStellenbosch University South Africa jcdiala@ 123456sun.ac.za
                Article
                S1727-37812024000100086 S1727-3781(24)02700100086
                10.17159/1727-3781/2024/v27i0a17746
                7e2edbe4-a697-4f6e-8a87-9699aeaddaf3

                This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

                History
                : 22 January 2024
                : 29 February 2024
                : 29 February 2024
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                Figures: 0, Tables: 0, Equations: 0, References: 91, Pages: 36
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                SciELO South Africa

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                Special Edition: Towards Endogenous Knowledge Production in Africa

                bridewealth,religion,marriage,culture,Intimate partner violence

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