Investigating Gender Related Violence Among Couples In Majengo Slum, Narok County

Abstract

Gender related violence cases among couples has been an issue not only in Kenya but also worldwide. Studies indicate that women are mostly victimized in many ways that undermine their rights and privileges. This study will therefore seek to find out the prevalence of gender related violence among couples globally, what may be the causes of gender related violence among couples, the victims of gender related violence and factors that make them vulnerable to such violence and lastly the nature and extend of gender related violence among couples especially in Majengo Slum in Narok County.The research study aimed at establishing the prevalence of gender related violence including researching on the causes of gender related violence among couples.The objective of the research study was also to examine gender exploitation in the various economic sectors and lastly the research study focused on coming up with the measures to be put in place to make sure that gender related violence cases affecting residents of Majengo are handled and that solutions are brought forward.This research was therefore aimed at creating an awareness concerning gender related violence among couples and so that the issues may be acted on by the relevant authorities. This project sought to identify how women are exploited and their gender rights violated at the grass root level that the government has not reached. Even though some research on gender related violence may have been done, what they have failed is examining the issues affecting the couples.This research will also be of relevance to the government, the civil society,the social workers and other charity and humanitarian organisations that they might champion to bring gender equality and also coming up with strategies to ensure that gender equality is achieved.The research study also sought for additional information from other sources concerning gender related violence among couples and from the several literature.Interpersonal theory, individual theory and the social learning theory were the theories employed in this research study. It came out clearly that domestic violence in Majengo is on a high level because the relevant authorities have failed in promoting justice and fairness in handling these cases and this has resulted to the victims feeling reluctant to report cases.Findings also suggested that men normally used threats to cover up these cases from being taken to the relevant authorities. Basing on the prevalence of gender related violence among couples the research recommended various measures to help in solving them including ensuring that supportive services to eradicate domestic violence, get access to rural communities, proper policy and law should be formulated to assist in settling family disputes and that the Ministry of Gender, Sports, Culture and social services should set up education campaigns on human rights