Social-Economic Impacts Of Domestic Violence On Women In Karagwe District-Tanzania

ABSTRACT

This study investigated the social-economic impacts of domestic violence on women

particularly in Karagwe District Council. The study used cross-sectional research

design where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were employed. A sample

of 84 respondents was identified using purposive and random sampling. Data was

collected through questionnaire, observation and interviews, while analysis was done

using Statistical Package in Social Sciences (Version 16.0).

Findings revealed that there is existence of domestic violence in the area. Major

causes of domestic violence were said to be patriarchy system and poor awareness on

effects of violence, poverty, alcoholic and reluctance to change among men and

women. Further, all respondents agreed that domestic violence is highly affecting

women‟s socio-economic development, as it has negative effect and undermines their

economic freedoms. Women suffer physically, emotionally, and psychologically as a

result of violence, hence they face economic and social consequences that affect their

lives.

The study further revealed challenges such as poor awareness of women on

institutions that provide services related to gender issue. Women‟s silence after being

abused and lack of legal services are other findings.