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Exploring perceptions of community members on effects of rape in the selected areas of Mankweng, South Africa

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  • Witness Maluleke

    (Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Limpopo, South Africa)

  • Sekwaila Naum Mamabolo

    (Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Limpopo, South Africa)

Abstract

Rape seems to be a traumatic event, with multiple effects on potential victims’ psychological, social, as well as physical levels, which can occur simultaneously at times. The noted effects of rape incidences may differ from one victim to the other. The qualitative research approach was deployed in this study to clearly understand human behavior from an insider’s point of view. This was aided by the Q-methodology research design to explore perspectives of the selected participants who represent different stances on this subject. This also allowed explorations of community members’ perceptions on the effects of rape in selected Mankweng areas, as an objective guiding this study. The data was collected in Mankweng through the applications of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). About Thirty (30) participants were purposively sampled. The inductive Thematic Content Analysis (TCA) was used for analysis. This study presented that some victims of rape do experience symptoms such as; feelings of worthlessness, social isolation, resorting to substance abuse and persistent sadness and crying. To serve as an intervention to victims. For recommendations, training and refresher courses should be provided in the field of Criminology and Criminal Justice and professionals from the medical field on how to deal with rape victims. Relevant stakeholders should urgently readdress understanding the associated effects of rape on society and potential victims and programmes should be hosted within these communities to alert residents about the effects of rape in the Mankweng policing area Key Words:Exploring, Community members, Mankweng, Perceptions, Rape, South Africa

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  • Witness Maluleke & Sekwaila Naum Mamabolo, 2022. "Exploring perceptions of community members on effects of rape in the selected areas of Mankweng, South Africa," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 11(2), pages 280-288, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:11:y:2022:i:2:p:280-288
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v11i2.1688
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