Abstract
This study investigates the narratives of sexual coercion experienced by Muslim women in South Africa, as represented in selected South African print and electronic media. The study is contextualized within the global #MeToo movement, which has provided a platform for women to disclose their experiences of sexual violence. Utilizing a qualitative desktop research approach, data was collected from two primary sources: Muslim Views and The Daily Vox, covering the period from 2019 to 2022. The research employs thematic content analysis to identify and analyze patterns within the data, focusing on themes such as authority of men, abuse of trust relationships, and male privilege. The theoretical framework is grounded in feminist theory, of ethics of ambiguity particularly the concepts of facticity and alterity as articulated by Simone de Beauvoir and further developed by McKinney, to explore the duality of women's experiences as both subjects and objects in a patriarchal society. McKinney's work on the ambiguity of ethics, alterity and facticity provides a nuanced understanding of the complexities involved in women's lived experiences of sexual coercion. The findings reveal the pervasive nature of sexual coercion and the structural silencing of victims, highlighting the need for societal and institutional accountability. This study contributes to the broader discourse on gender-based violence and the role of media in shaping public perceptions and responses.