The implications of gender-based violence on access to land for rural women’s empowerment in patrilineal societies in Tanzania
Gender-based violence (GBV) perpetuates inequality, particularly in land ownership, disadvantaging women in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite policies to address GBV, women in patrilineal societies like rural Tanzania still face discrimination in accessing land. While studies have explored gender gaps in...
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| description | Gender-based violence (GBV) perpetuates inequality, particularly in land ownership, disadvantaging women in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite policies to address GBV, women in patrilineal societies like rural Tanzania still face discrimination in accessing land. While studies have explored gender gaps in economic performance, little research examines how GBV impacts women’s land rights in these communities. This paper analyzes GBV’s implications using desk review data, revealing persistent discrimination despite Tanzania’s supportive policies. Key factors driving GBV and restricting land access are categorized as physical, socio-cultural, and individual. The study highlights how GBV reinforces systemic barriers, limiting women’s asset ownership. By identifying these factors, the paper provides insights into improving women’s empowerment and suggests policy measures to enhance their well-being. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address GBV and promote equitable land rights in Tanzania. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6717da62102c4258a61ec5db298bb29c2025-08-20T02:32:49ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Social Sciences2331-18862025-12-0111110.1080/23311886.2025.2516077The implications of gender-based violence on access to land for rural women’s empowerment in patrilineal societies in TanzaniaWilly Maliganya0Christian Mubofu1Angela M. Jesse2Department of Leadership, Ethics and Governance, The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaLibrary and Publications Department, The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaDepartment of Development and Strategic Studies, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, TanzaniaGender-based violence (GBV) perpetuates inequality, particularly in land ownership, disadvantaging women in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite policies to address GBV, women in patrilineal societies like rural Tanzania still face discrimination in accessing land. While studies have explored gender gaps in economic performance, little research examines how GBV impacts women’s land rights in these communities. This paper analyzes GBV’s implications using desk review data, revealing persistent discrimination despite Tanzania’s supportive policies. Key factors driving GBV and restricting land access are categorized as physical, socio-cultural, and individual. The study highlights how GBV reinforces systemic barriers, limiting women’s asset ownership. By identifying these factors, the paper provides insights into improving women’s empowerment and suggests policy measures to enhance their well-being. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address GBV and promote equitable land rights in Tanzania.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2025.2516077Gender inequalitygender-based violenceland resourcepatrilineal societies, women empowermentGender Studies - Soc SciRural Development |
| spellingShingle | Willy Maliganya Christian Mubofu Angela M. Jesse The implications of gender-based violence on access to land for rural women’s empowerment in patrilineal societies in Tanzania Cogent Social Sciences Gender inequality gender-based violence land resource patrilineal societies, women empowerment Gender Studies - Soc Sci Rural Development |
| title | The implications of gender-based violence on access to land for rural women’s empowerment in patrilineal societies in Tanzania |
| title_full | The implications of gender-based violence on access to land for rural women’s empowerment in patrilineal societies in Tanzania |
| title_fullStr | The implications of gender-based violence on access to land for rural women’s empowerment in patrilineal societies in Tanzania |
| title_full_unstemmed | The implications of gender-based violence on access to land for rural women’s empowerment in patrilineal societies in Tanzania |
| title_short | The implications of gender-based violence on access to land for rural women’s empowerment in patrilineal societies in Tanzania |
| title_sort | implications of gender based violence on access to land for rural women s empowerment in patrilineal societies in tanzania |
| topic | Gender inequality gender-based violence land resource patrilineal societies, women empowerment Gender Studies - Soc Sci Rural Development |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2025.2516077 |
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