Both Domestic Violence & Gender Based Violence are forms of violence. Violence is a reality within our awesome country. Let’s use a softer, more subtle tool that each of us already has to combat the destructive force of violence. Each of us is a leader . When you think about an effective leader, what characteristics… Continue Reading Understanding Emotional Intelligence
Identifying an emotion, such as frustration, helps a person in several important ways: 1. Self-Awareness: Understanding what one is feeling is the first step towards self-awareness. This awareness allows individuals to acknowledge their emotions rather than ignoring them. 2. Emotional Regulation: Recognizing an emotion enables better regulation and management of that emotion. Once… Continue Reading Importance of Identifying an Emotion
Domestic violence and gender-based violence (GBV) are related but distinct concepts: 1. Domestic Violence: • Definition: Domestic violence refers to abusive behaviors by one person against another within a domestic setting, such as in marriage or cohabitation. It can involve physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological abuse. • Scope: The scope of domestic… Continue Reading Differences Between Domestic Violence and Gender-Based Violence
Bianca van der Schyff has undertaken the task of empowering women through knowledge. She does this by means of a WhatsApp group where every day she posts something new, based on a theme. It’s like opening an advent calendar at Christmas time – you don’t know what you will find each day as you open… Continue Reading Women’s Month Intro
Domestic Violence as a legislative act was only started in 1998. Prior to that there was no legislation governing domestic violence. That is not to say that legislation did not govern either domesticity or violence in their individual capacity. As we find ourselves progressing through the ages, it would be wise to expand on the… Continue Reading Causes of Domestic Violence