Intersectionality and Gender-Based Violence: The role of Constitutional Equality in addressing Marginalised Identities

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The purpose of the study is to investigate the complex interplay among democracy, human rights, and social justice in post-apartheid South Africa, with particular focus on the implications of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and the constitutional frameworks established to protect marginalized identities. Democratic ethos must be upheld, including symbols that stand for a new era, a safer nation embracing humanness without discriminating against others. Humanness should restore dignity. Using a qualitative methodology that includes literature analysis, the study identified persistent dichotomies and double standards that challenge the nation’s democratic ideals. Findings revealed that, despite significant advancements, traits from the nation’s apartheid past continue to undermine social cohesion and equality, particularly for historically marginalized groups, exacerbating issues such as GBV. The paper highlights the need for a more robust legislative framework to improve protection and redress for human rights violations, particularly in light of the GBV pandemic. The author recommends strengthening existing laws and fostering community-based initiatives that promote accountability and social healing. This study contributes to scholarship by offering a nuanced understanding of the intersection of constitutional equality and GBV in South Africa, highlighting the ongoing struggle for a truly just and equitable society underpinned by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights as the pillars of democratic conquest, protecting the rights of all humans. It underscores the need for sustained efforts towards reconciliation and the active implementation of constitutional values in daily practices.

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