School of Arts and Social Sciences

Factors leading to intimate partner violence amongst married Women in lira District

2024-09-01T00:00:00Z

Factors leading to intimate partner violence amongst married Women in lira District Acola, Lidya This report examined the factors contributing to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) among married women in Barr Sub-County, Lira District. The study identified various forms of IPV, explored socio-cultural norms, assessed economic factors, and evaluated the effectiveness of existing policies. The primary problem was the persistence of IPV despite existing policies, driven by inadequate law enforcement, socio-cultural acceptance, economic stressors, and ineffective measures. Utilizing Social Learning Theory and Economic Stress Theory, the mixed-methods approach included structured questionnaires, interviews, focus groups, and document reviews. Findings revealed that physical violence was the most prevalent form, with socio-cultural factors such as violent parenting and educational disparities, alongside economic stressors like poverty and unemployment, significantly influencing IPV. Weak policy enforcement and limited effectiveness were noted as significant gaps. Recommendations included strengthening policy enforcement, enhancing community awareness, implementing economic empowerment programs, developing gender-sensitive initiatives, and improving law enforcement capacity for better IPV sensitization Susan Arayo; Susan Arayo

Assessment of un-guidelines on preventing gender-based violence

2024-09-01T00:00:00Z

Assessment of un-guidelines on preventing gender-based violence Kellar, Lamunu Nancy The study is assessed the UN-Guidelines on Preventing Gender-Based Violence using the case of indigenous Acholi Women in Gulu District. This situation is partly being attributed to the long-term effects of the protracted war that marred Northern Uganda over the past decades. The study was informed by three main objectives, which include to: i) examine the similarities between the UN-guidelines and indigenous approaches against gender-based violence; ii) explore the reasons for the persistent increase in gender-based violence despite the use of similar UN-guidelines and traditional approaches; and iii) identify possible indigenous approaches to restore a gender-based violence-free society in Gulu District. A case study descriptive design was adopted, with both qualitative and quantitative research approaches being applied to complement each other. The study was conducted in Gulu District with 399 participants. Snowballing, purposive, and random sampling techniques were used to select participants. Data were collected through administered questionnaires, interviews with key informants, observation, Focus Group Discussions, and document reviews. Reliability and validity were applied to maintain quality. Collected data were sorted and entered into Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for quantitative analysis, while regression was used for inferential statistics, and content analysis was applied for qualitative data. Above all, the study is adhered ethical standards. Results indicates there is similarities between the UN-guidelines and indigenous approaches with most variables examined being found with p-value, 0.000 < 0.05. It is also indicated there are various factors for the persistent GBV such as traditional norms and customs with p-value, 0.000 < 0.05. other factors that were found significant to persistent of GBV include unequal support by government, alcoholism & drug abuse, desire by women to end men‘s position, denial for sexual inter-course by women, contraction of disease like HIVAIDS, early marriages. Significant possible indigenous approaches to restore free society with p-value, 0.000 < 0.05 include involvement of female elders over 80 years, use of Rwot chiefs, maternal and paternal families, and above all, Mato-Oput. Conclusively, the study found similarities between UN – guidelines and traditional approaches to GBV. It was therefore recommended that the government should use the two measures to restore sanity in Gulu district. Estelina Namutebi; Estelina Namutebi

An investigation into the causes of poor performance in primary leaving examinations in Adjumani district

2007-08-01T00:00:00Z

An investigation into the causes of poor performance in primary leaving examinations in Adjumani district Anyanzo, Butti David A study to establish the causes of poor performance in Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in Adjumani district was conducted by the researcher using a case study strategy. Two primary schools were purposively selected as case study. Cesia primary school in Adjumani Town Council was selected to represent urban schools while Onigo primary school in Ciforo Sub-county was chosen to represent rural schools so that both the urban and rural pictures are captured by the study. The study focussed on three major questions; what are the factors that have contributed to poor performance in PLE in Adjumani district? What are the possible measures that can improve performance in PLE in Adjumani district? What is the implication of the poor performance for existing policies? In both schools, the researcher collected views from pupils, teachers, School Management Committee (SMC) members, and the Head teachers using semi-structured interviews. Views were also collected from other stakeholders that included political leaders, District education officials, and Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) involved in education in the district using questionnaires. Other tools that were used in the study were secondary data, observation, and photography. The findings from the study attributed the poor performance in PLE in Adjumani district to the following factors in the order of their strength; inadequate teaching, lack of parental support, negative attitude of pupils, managerial problems, inadequate facilities, poverty, UPE policy, and insecurity. Based on the findings of the study, the study finally made some recommendations to improve performance in PLE in Adjumani district. The study recommended among other things, closer monitoring of teaching by school managers, improvement in school facilities and teachers’ welfare, parental support to their children, capacity building for SMC members and teachers, and regular supervision and inspection in schools. The study also recommended the enactment of by-laws to minimise indiscipline among pupils and parents, adequate funding for education, curbing of insecurity and developing a sustainability plan for the school feeding programme when WFP stops funding. Esuruku Robert; Esuruku Robert

The impact of commercialization of bride price on women’s rights

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

The impact of commercialization of bride price on women’s rights Anyama, Richard This study examined the impact of the commercialization of bride price on the rights of women in west Moyo County, in Moyo district. The study was prompted from the need to explore why bride price is being commercialized today. The study aimed to investigate the changing trends in the practice of bride price today on women’s right in the institution of marriage. The research employed case study as the research design. Data collection was through the use of interviewing, focus group discussions and observation as well as document review. The sample size comprised of eighty respondents that was sampled from a total population of 147,528 in west Moyo County. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling were used to select the sample size that included village elders, local council leaders, community development officers and students. Majority of the respondents namely men, women and the youth generally supported the payment of bride price because it is a sign of token of appreciation for the up bringing of the bride by her parents. It also shows commitment from the side of the man that he is responsible person to take care of the bride and above all it encourages the development of family union in the patriarchal society of the Madi community. The respondents observed that there should be no rush in banning bride price, since it is not only the primary cause of violence against women. Bride price gave women security after the death of their husband for example the legitimacy to own land and inherit the children left by the deceased husband. The study provides a deeper analysis that the commercialization of bride price tends to act as a barrier to marriage and family life especially when the bride price is being exaggerated. Thus it becomes hard for the bridegroom to offer the payment, and yet the bride needs the man. This makes women to be treated as purchased property, which violates the fundamental freedom and rights of women. The main recommendation is to break the silence and create awareness programmes on this burning issue about the commercialization of bride price which is against the fundamental freedom and rights of women in marriage and family. Anyama Richard; Anyama Richard