Headline: University of Western Cape: Study on gender-based violence barriers

Summary: New research from the University of the Western Cape in South Africa suggests that asking women in abusive relationships why they do not leave overlooks the barriers they face. The study found that many women remain with abusive partners due to emotional attachment, and that leaving can be more dangerous than staying. Researchers argue that addressing gender-based violence requires strong social, economic, and institutional support rather than focusing only on individual choices. Vice Chancellor Professor Robert Balfour explains the complexities of interdependence and codependency that keep women in abusive relationships.

Entities: University of the Western Cape, South Africa, Robert Balfour

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Categories: Social Issues, Health

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