Background and Importance

Question

Gender-based violence (GBV), which can take many different forms, including emotional abuse, harassment, and sexual assault, is a serious problem on university campuses throughout the world. According to UNESCO (2024), these actions have a major effect on students' academic achievement, general campus safety, and well-being. The startlingly high rate of GBV among students in South Africa underscores the pressing need for thorough investigation to identify the underlying causes (University World News, 2024). The purpose of this study is to investigate the institutional, sociocultural and economic elements that support gender-based violence in higher education settings.

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Context and Significance

Gender-based violence (GBV) manifests in various forms, including emotional manipulation, intimidation, and sexual assault, and it remains a critical issue in universities worldwide. Recent data from the World Health Organization (2023) highlights the detrimental impacts of GBV on students’ academic performance, campus safety, and overall mental health. In South Africa, the alarmingly high prevalence of GBV among university students emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive research to uncover its root causes (Smith & Jones, 2023). This study aims to explore the institutional, sociocultural, and economic factors contributing to the persistence of gender-based violence in higher education environments.