Human rights violations: Discuss in detail TWO long-term effects of gender-based violence (GBV) on the mental well-being of survivors.
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Question 5.2 of Life Orientation Grade 12, NSC Common Assessment Task (DBE, October 2024). It tests the Term 2 ATP topic Human Rights and Discrimination.
- TermTerm 2
- ATP topicHuman Rights and Discrimination
- PaperNSC October 2024
- Marks8 marks: 2 points, 4 marks each
Campaigns on human rights violations are increasing worldwide as many people lack education on human rights violations in society. An annual global campaign, called 16 Days of Activism for 'No Violence Against Women and Children', starts on 25 November and ends on 10 December. During this time, campaigns are launched to educate the public on gender-based violence (GBV), also making them aware of the impact GBV could have on the mental well-being of survivors over time. In South Africa, young people are encouraged to actively contribute to these campaigns.
[Adapted from www.parliament.gov.za] Write paragraphs on campaigns that address human rights violations.
Two long-term effects of gender-based violence (GBV) on the mental well-being of survivors are:
- Survivors of GBV often develop low self-esteem and a negative self-image over time. They may struggle to come to terms with what happened to them. This affects the way they think about themselves. They may live with ongoing feelings of shame, guilt and self-blame.
- Survivors may develop anxiety disorders because of the shock and violence of the experience. They can feel constantly afraid and on edge, even in safe situations. This makes it hard to function normally. As a result they may withdraw from daily activities, work and friends.
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- Fear of intimacy makes it hard to trust others and form relationships, so they feel unworthy.
- Struggling to find meaning after the trauma can lead to a loss of identity.
- Some may see abuse as normal and later become abusers themselves.
- Despair and hopelessness may lead to self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
- Ongoing stress can cause psychosomatic illnesses such as headaches and chronic pain.
- Stigma makes it harder to seek help, leading to depression and isolation.
- They may feel trapped and face further abuse because they do not know about protective services.
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