VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN NIGERIA: A POLICY VOICE FOR EDUCATION OF THE GIRL CHILD
Dr Uduak Idoghor & Barr. Olanrewaju Aladeitan
ABSTRACT
Violence against women can be seen as a global pandemic that affects 1in 3(30%) of women in their lifetime, WHO1. The level of violence appears in varying proportions. There has been violence, from body mutilation to physical, verbal, or emotional abuse women have been subjected to, to inadequate legislative measures, traditional norms, and religious beliefs. Women are considered the weaker vessels due to their gender construct and this has often impeded the opportunities for advancement resulting in disregard and role stereotypes. Failure to address this issue will result in a significant cost to the future generation. Numerous studies show that survivors of violence against women and girls end up with endemic scars or become gross perpetrators themselves. The purpose of this research is to appraise violence against women and the education of the girl child in Nigeria on legislative policies as related to them. The findings obtained from this doctrinal research indicate that women’s exposure to violence is influenced by geographical location, religion, level of education, and age, among others. This research will be significant to the men and women and the girl child, government policymakers, custodians of tradition, and religious adherents by way of recognizing the implications of certain practices within their domain. In conclusion, a policy voice is needed by way of an enforceable legal framework to stop violence against women in Nigeria and to educate the girl child on her rights as a human being. It is recommended that legal backing must be given to international treaties and policies that are against violations of women’s rights and the girl child educated on these rights.
Keywords: violence, policy voice, education, girl child
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