The Paradox of Love and Violence against Women in Families: A Loophole in the Agents of Socialization?
Abstract
The co-existence of love and violence against women in families has remained a predicament over a long time. Sometimes the situation is attributed to cultural beliefs and psycho-social traits of the perpetrators. Grounded in the anthropological discipline, the paper will endeavour to define the key concepts of love and violence, its manifestations, perpetrators, and mediating agencies. It will also suggest ways of eradicating violence. The paper is based on field data collected in Wakiso and Kampala districts of Uganda, literature, personal experiences and contemporary debates as presented in the media.
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