Poverty and patriarchy as contributors to child sexual abuse.
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2019
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This research paper discusses the social and legal aspects of child sexual abuse in South Africa.
Two significant contributors namely poverty and patriarchy are considered against a background
of a paucity of information. In this regard, a comparative analysis is made between certain
developed and developing countries. The legal aspects of child sexual abuse in South Africa are
discussed and the relevant legislative provisions are evaluated and criticised in terms of their
progressiveness. This research paper further discusses the pitfalls of the lack of medical evidence
in establishing child sexual abuse and how this impacts on the prosecution of offenders. This
paper concludes with recommendations that mitigate sexual violence against children with
particular emphasis on prevention, where concerted efforts are required from both government
and society in particular.
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Masters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.