Prospects and challenges of managing gender based violence issues in higher learning institutions in African Universities: a case of University of Dar es salaam

Asenga, Ambrose Arbogasti

Prospects and challenges of managing gender based violence issues in higher learning institutions in African Universities: a case of University of Dar es salaam

Date

2013

Authors

Asenga, Ambrose Arbogasti

Publisher

University of Dar es Salaam

Abstract

The study examined the Prospects and Challenges of Managing Gender Based Violence (GBV) issues in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in African Universities with a focus on the University of Dar es Salaam. The main objective of the study was to critically examine the prospects and challenges of implementing various strategies, regulations and policies for managing GBV in HEIs. More specifically the study was guided by four specific objectives aimed to: assess the level of knowledge and awareness on management of GBV issues as well as its causes, examine interventions (strategies, regulations and policies) in place for addressing GBV related issues, establish prospects of managing implementation of above interventions in terms of reducing GBV related issues and lastly, examine problems and challenges emerging from the management of the stated interventions.The research employed case a study approach and both qualitative and quantitative research designs were employed. A total of 110 respondents were involved. Both primary and secondary sources of data collection were engaged and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 16.0 together with Spreadsheets were used in analysing quantitative data whereas content analysis was used for qualitative data.The study findings confirm that GBV is a reality within UDSM community. Approximately 92% of students’ respondents confessed that GBV is an issue of concern at the university. Four forms of GBV were identified and sexual violence outnumbered other forms with 44%, followed by psychological violence 26%, physical violence 16% and Economic violence 11%. The institutional mechanisms and organs in place for managing GBV issues are less effective as it was indicated by 45% of student respondents.The study recommends the University to strengthen its institutional mechanisms and organs with needed resources and to engage male students and staff in the struggle to attain violence free academic environment rather than only female counterpart.

Description

Available in print form, East Africana Collection, Dr. Wilbert Chagula Library, Class mark (THS EAF HV6250.4W65A83)

Keywords

Women, violence against, Higher learning institutions, African Universities, University of Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar

Citation

Asenga, A.A (2013) Prospects and challenges of managing gender based violence issues in higher learning institutions in African Universities: a case of University of Dar es salaam.Master dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam.