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Contesting Patriarchy and Rape Culture in the Wake of the Jacob Zuma Rape Trial

Monday, May 12, 2008 4:40 PM

In exploring the continuing domestic and sexual violence in South Africa, the symposium paper "Bring Me My Machine Gun," suggests engaging men and boys in finding a solution to the violence towards women. The problems rape victims face are numerous and are pervasive through all the steps of the process, including police investigations, medical treatment, and the justice system. A change in men’s perceptions of women and the acceptability of violence is needed in order to reach a resolution. Several small successes in this area through education are examined.

For the full paper, click here.

Compiled from: Dean Peacock and Bafana Khumalo, "'Bring Me My Machine Gun': Contesting Patriarchy and Rape Culture in the Wake of the Jacob Zuma Rape Trial," Sonke Gender Justice Network, 'Politicising Maculinities: Beyond the Personal' Symposium, 15-18 October 2007.

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