, EDS 3701
Learners in South African Schools are experiencing Gender Based Violence
within the school premises .The latest media reports indicate that teachers are
also involved in assaulting female and male learners at school .Learners are
sleeping with teachers to get better marks.
(a)List 5 types of GBV that female learners are experiencing at school and at
home. (5)
1. Physical violence: This includes any act of physical harm or aggression towards
female learners, such as hitting, slapping, or punching, both at school and at
home.
2. Sexual harassment: This refers to any unwanted sexual advances, comments, or
gestures that create a hostile environment for female learners, making them feel
uncomfortable, intimidated, or threatened.
3. Emotional abuse: This involves acts that demean, belittle, or manipulate female
learners through verbal insults, humiliation, or constant criticism, affecting their
self-esteem and emotional well-being.
4. Bullying: Female learners may face various forms of bullying, including verbal,
social, or cyber bullying, leading to feelings of fear, isolation, or inferiority.
5. Forced marriages: In some cases, female learners might be forced into early
marriages against their will, often depriving them of education and subjecting
them to physical and emotional abuse within the marital home.
(b) As a new teacher, explain how you can address the problem of Gender based
Violence in schools (20)
Addressing gender-based violence in schools is crucial in creating a safe and
inclusive learning environment for all students. As a new teacher, there are some
steps that can be taken to address this problem: Firstly educate yourself: Begin by
familiarizing yourself with the issue of gender-based violence and understanding
its various forms, such as physical, verbal, or emotional abuse. Educate yourself
Learners in South African Schools are experiencing Gender Based Violence
within the school premises .The latest media reports indicate that teachers are
also involved in assaulting female and male learners at school .Learners are
sleeping with teachers to get better marks.
(a)List 5 types of GBV that female learners are experiencing at school and at
home. (5)
1. Physical violence: This includes any act of physical harm or aggression towards
female learners, such as hitting, slapping, or punching, both at school and at
home.
2. Sexual harassment: This refers to any unwanted sexual advances, comments, or
gestures that create a hostile environment for female learners, making them feel
uncomfortable, intimidated, or threatened.
3. Emotional abuse: This involves acts that demean, belittle, or manipulate female
learners through verbal insults, humiliation, or constant criticism, affecting their
self-esteem and emotional well-being.
4. Bullying: Female learners may face various forms of bullying, including verbal,
social, or cyber bullying, leading to feelings of fear, isolation, or inferiority.
5. Forced marriages: In some cases, female learners might be forced into early
marriages against their will, often depriving them of education and subjecting
them to physical and emotional abuse within the marital home.
(b) As a new teacher, explain how you can address the problem of Gender based
Violence in schools (20)
Addressing gender-based violence in schools is crucial in creating a safe and
inclusive learning environment for all students. As a new teacher, there are some
steps that can be taken to address this problem: Firstly educate yourself: Begin by
familiarizing yourself with the issue of gender-based violence and understanding
its various forms, such as physical, verbal, or emotional abuse. Educate yourself
