Malinke Men’s Knowledge and Perceptions of Sexual Violence Against Women in Attecoube Municipality, Cote D’ivoire

Abstract

This study set out to explore the Malinke men’s men knowledge and perceptions of sexual violence against women in Attecoube municipality, Cote d’Ivoire. Data were collected through the survey method, focus group discussions and key informant interviews. The study findings indicate that Malinke men see sexual violence as a normal occurrence in their community. In addition, they have a positive attitude to sexual violence against women and think that the phenomenon has no consequences for their women and community. The study, therefore, concludes that Malinke men’s knowledge and perceptions are a 7vice. The study, then, recommends awareness programmes to educate Malinke men on the realities of sexual violence against women including the implications to women and the entire community. It also recommends the strengthening of awareness campaigns and involvement of the mass media in the implementation of the awareness campaigns targeting Malinke men in Attecoube municipality. In addition, a firm law enforcement measures to strengthen the existing 2008 Sexual Violence Act and promote the culture of zero tolerance