Abstract
M. A. (Social Work)
Domestic violence is a social problem that has been going on for decades. In Zambia, domestic violence cuts across all cultures and the most affected usually are women and children. This descriptive study was conducted in two communities of Katete district of Zambia with the purpose of understanding men’s and women’s perceptions on domestic violence. To meet the overall purpose of this study, the following objectives were set:
1. To establish what men and women perceive to be domestic violence.
2. To outline the services known to be available to victims of domestic violence.
3. To investigate the barriers to seeking assistance among victims of domestic violence
4. To gather views from respondents on the kinds of strategies that would reduce the prevalence of domestic violence.
5. To provide recommendations to stakeholders and the government on a policy direction for domestic violence.
A number of literatures which were in text forms were gathered through the library and various websites. Despite insufficient statistics to justify the occurrence of domestic violence in Zambia, it was indicated through literature that it was a problem. Through some of the literature, the student had adopted an ecological perspective which was instrumental in the provision of various ways of understanding the occurrence of domestic violence. Prior to the data collection, the student obtained permission from the participants. The student interviewed a total of 34 men and women through the use of focus groups as a method of data collection...