THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURE ON CHILD RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN ZIMBABWE: A CASE STUDY

• Published in: Social Work Vol. 59; no. 3; pp. 1 - 259
• Main Authors: Tshugulu, Ansley Nonsikelelo, Simbine, Samuel Lisenga, Charamba, Sunungurai, Muridzo, Noel Garikai
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Stellenbosch University of Stellenbosch 01-01-2023; Department of Social Work, Stellenbosch University/ Universiteit Stellenbosch; Stellenbosch University
• Subjects: Case studies; child rights; Child welfare; Children; Cross cultural studies; Culture; ndebele; Research design; Rights; rights violations; Social Work; Social workers; zimbabwe; rights violations; Child rights; Zimbabwe; Ndebele; social work; culture
• ISSN: 2312-7198; 0037-8054; 2312-7198
• DOI: 10.15270/59-3-1141

The article explores child rights violations emanating from harmful cultural practices in Zimbabwe. A qualitative case study research design was used. The targeted population included people considered custodians of the Ndebele culture in the Nkayi district of Zimbabwe. Social workers familiar with Ndebele culture and working in the child protection field within the Nkayi district also participated in the study. In-depth interviews were used to collect data. The data were analysed using Creswell’s thematic analysis. Whilst culture undoubtedly provides some ecological resources for the realisation of child rights, findings highlight harmful cultural practices which violate children’s rights, and these are the focus of this article. Keywords: Child rights, culture, rights violations, social work, Ndebele, Zimbabwe