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Table 2 Main themes and sub-themes from the analysis

From: Men’s conceptualization of gender-based violence directed to women in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg, South Africa

Themes

Sub-themes

Participants’ understanding of GBV complexities and directionality

 

Interplay between socio-economic issues and GBV

Poverty, unemployment and GBV

Alcohol, drug abuse and GBV

Evolving cultural issues and GBV

Patriarchal system, the value of respect and GBV

Culture of silence and GBV

Insecurities, infidelity and GBV

 

Perceived government’s women-centred approach to GBV interventions

Women’s rights and GBV

Inequitable protection of male GBV victims by law enforcement agencies