Poorest women most often victims of partner abuse
17 May 2017
Poor and unemployed women are the most susceptible to abuse by their partners, this was revealed in a recent study released by Stats SA.
The study indicates that the abuse of women is still on the rise - particularly in poor communities.
The study, SA Demographic and Health Survey, indicates that 21% of women over 18 reported experiencing violence by a partner; 8% reported experiencing violence in the previous 12-months and 6% reported experiencing sexual violence by a partner.
The ANC government must create more employment opportunities, especially for young women, so that they can be financially independent. A large number of women are trapped in a cycle of abuse because they are financially dependent on their abusers.