I Took A Deep Breath And Wonder.

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Mdunge Skhumbuzo

It is upsetting to see GBV violence that happens in our country. Many women are dying at the hands of men who are supposed to protect them. Precious Ramabulana died as we begin sixteen days of activism.

Read: https://www.dailysun.co.za/News/thug-brutally-killed-precious-20191125

The boorish perpetrators are showing no remorse. I had many citizens suggesting the death sentence to come back. Other citizens are suggesting the conviction of life imprisonment. I agree the punishments can work, but I'm also curious to know what causes these cruelties? As Thabo Mbeki said, " If we miss diagnosing the problem, the cure is going to be wrong ".

Sixteen days of activism is about promoting awareness. We should be aware of what perpetuates violence and how we can stop it. Boys are groom to be men. We should ask, how do we groom our young boys? Media can impact our society. We should ask how do our media promote gender equality. The cure should not only focus on the perpetrators alone, but it must also focus on boys not to become perpetrators.

The responsibility of parents

I witnessed some parents buying toy guns for boys. It might be a toy, but does it not influence them to think about killing? This thing might be another reason that causes violence against women. Parents should not separate chores for their boy and girl children. It creates an illusory belief that men can do other jobs that women cannot do. Every job that can be done by men can also be 'similarly done' by women.

Whatever that we instill in our young boys would manifest in the future. The panacea would come from the foundation. When I read about these cruelties, I took a deep breath, and wonder how we can step-up to prevent the next victims.

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