Role Of Broadcasting Media In Fighting Against Domestic Violence In Kampala Uganda

ABSTRACT

This study dealt with the role played by broadcasting media in fighting against domestic

violence in Kampala Uganda. The methodology used was both descriptive and

explanatory. The study was based on analysis of secondary and primary data about

domestic violence in Kampala district and Uganda in particular. Data was collected by

use of questionnaires and interview guides. A case study research design was used to

select the respondents from Kampala district and all beneficiaries. The findings from the

research were in position to show the role played by broadcasting media in fighting

against domestic violence in Kampala. The report had five chapters with several sub

sections under each chapter. Chapter one presented the introduction, under which we

have subsections such as; Background of the study, statement of the problem, research

objectives, research questions, scope of the study and significance of the study, Chapter

two presented the literature review about the role played by broadcasting media in

fighting against domestic violence in Kampala district, Chapter three described the

methodology used in collection of data. Then after chapter four and five were added after

the research report was produced, Chapter four involved presentation, analysis and

discussion of findings and chapter five involved conclusions, summary and

recommendations. The study concludes that UBC Television is dealing in a variety of

things targeted towards prevention of domestic violence especially for the local people

but it still faces challenges like competition, resistance form community leaders and strict

media laws. From the study, it is recommended that if domestic violence is to be reduced

by UBC Television and adopted policies be made more effective and successful,

Kampala district as a whole, opinion leaders, parents, the government and local leaders

must connive and work together.