Abstract:
The study explored the perspective of women in the Atwima Kwanwoma District on
domestic violence. The study employed the qualitative research approach hence the
case study design was used to explore the issue based on its context. The target
population included all matured married and cohabiting women who are in the
Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region. The study employed an interview
guide for collecting data from the participants. Qualitative data obtained were
analysed thematically. The study found that too much intake of alcohol by men causes
them to abuse their wives and the fact that these women were not economically
independent and to make ends meet makes them more vulnerable to be abused by
their husbands. The study also found again that cohabiting women and married
women in the Atwima Kwanwoma District stay in this abusive relationship due to
factors such as the children, childlessness, social status, marital gains, helplessness
and vulnerability of these women. Based on these findings, the study was
recommended that organizations such as the National Commission for Civic
Education (NCCE), the local council of chiefs, and Non-Governmental Organizations
like The Ark Foundation should intensify their campaign against men who put women
in danger. The study also recommended that cohabiting and married women should be
educated to be aware of the Domestic Violence Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) to
enable them report domestic violence cases to DOVVSU officials for pre-emptive
appropriate intervention.
Description:
A thesis in the Department of Social Studies Education,
Faculty of Social Sciences Education, submitted to the School of
Graduate Studies, in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the award of the degree of
Master of Philosophy
(Social Studies Education)
in the University of Education, Winneba