An exploratory study on the perceptions of Zimbabwean women activists regarding the Domestic Violence Act (2007)

Includes bibliographical references.The overall aim of the study was to explore the perceptions of Zimbabwe women activists regarding the Domestic Violence Act (2007) in that country. The study surveyed fourteen women activists in Zimbabwe to determine their perceptions on the strengths and weakness...

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Main Author: Lipeleke, Freddy (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 2014
In:Year: 2014
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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