ABSTRACT
This study investigated the social-economic impacts of domestic violence on women
particularly in Karagwe District Council. The study used cross-sectional research
design where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were employed. A sample
of 84 respondents was identified using purposive and random sampling. Data was
collected through questionnaire, observation and interviews, while analysis was done
using Statistical Package in Social Sciences (Version 16.0).
Findings revealed that there is existence of domestic violence in the area. Major
causes of domestic violence were said to be patriarchy system and poor awareness on
effects of violence, poverty, alcoholic and reluctance to change among men and
women. Further, all respondents agreed that domestic violence is highly affecting
women‟s socio-economic development, as it has negative effect and undermines their
economic freedoms. Women suffer physically, emotionally, and psychologically as a
result of violence, hence they face economic and social consequences that affect their
lives.
The study further revealed challenges such as poor awareness of women on
institutions that provide services related to gender issue. Women‟s silence after being
abused and lack of legal services are other findings.
Kabyazi, E (2021). Social-Economic Impacts Of Domestic Violence On Women In Karagwe District-Tanzania. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/social-economic-impacts-of-domestic-violence-on-women-in-karagwe-district-tanzania
Kabyazi, Edina "Social-Economic Impacts Of Domestic Violence On Women In Karagwe District-Tanzania" Afribary. Afribary, 23 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/social-economic-impacts-of-domestic-violence-on-women-in-karagwe-district-tanzania. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Kabyazi, Edina . "Social-Economic Impacts Of Domestic Violence On Women In Karagwe District-Tanzania". Afribary, Afribary, 23 Apr. 2021. Web. 23 Dec. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/social-economic-impacts-of-domestic-violence-on-women-in-karagwe-district-tanzania >.
Kabyazi, Edina . "Social-Economic Impacts Of Domestic Violence On Women In Karagwe District-Tanzania" Afribary (2021). Accessed December 23, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/social-economic-impacts-of-domestic-violence-on-women-in-karagwe-district-tanzania