FACTORS THAT ESCALATE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

Gender based violence occurs in all societies of the world, within the home or in the wide community and it affects women and girls disproportionately. This research sets out to critically analyze the factors that escalate gender based violence in Nigeria including the types of gender based violence. These problems associated with gender based violence cannot be solved if the recipients of this article cannot use the knowledge to contribute meaningfully in the society. The research methodology was doctrinal approach, using expository and analytical research design. The main sources of data collection were various legal literatures, both from the physical library and the e-library. Therefore, it was recommended among others that Nigerian legislators and the judiciary should adopt the sound principles and related provisions in foreign jurisdictions to stop any form of gender inequality. There should be public campaign to put a stop on gender based violence by organizing rural women who have no access to public opinions and who are illiterates to report all cases of domestic violence for prosecution of offenders. Finally, this article was made to be significant to all stakeholders in human right and feminism.