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THE PREVALENCE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN NIGERIA: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES
Abstract
Domestic violence is a global phenomenon that has affected women all over the world. It violates the fundamental human rights of women in the society. Domestic violence has devastating effect on women and it is one of the wide spread violation of right directed against women. Women often experience domestic violence than men due to the society and the incidence of regarding women as the weaker vessel who are expected to be submissive to their husbands. It is a threat to the political cultural, social and economic development of the society. Amongst the various forms of domestic violence, physical abuse is the most common form of violence which often leads to the death of the victim. Most cases of domestic violence are not reported by the victims because of the fear of being stigmatized and also due to the fact that it is seen as a private matter. This work identified the prevalence of domestic violence against women in Nigeria, its causes, consequences and relevant legislative frame work. The relevant primary and secondary source were examined and relied upon in this work. It however concluded that domestic violence against women is a common phenomenon in Nigeria that needs the prompt intervention of the state, security agents and non-governmental organizations.
Keywords: Domestic Violence, Causes, Consequences, Nigeria, Human Rights