ENG1503
PORTFOLIO 2024
DUE: 13 MAY 2024
SEMESTER 1 2024
, Choose ONE of the following topics:
Question 1: Argumentative essay
Use the link below to access the article on gender-based violence and then
follow the instruction below to write an argumentative essay.
Link:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338340374_Gender_Based_Viol
enc e_And_Health_Effects
Instruction: According to the article from the above link, men are said to
be perpetrators of gender-based violence. Informed by the views from the above
article and the three that are provided below, write a research-based essay in
which you either agree or disagree with the assertion that men are the perpetrators
of gender- based violence (GBV). Your argument should include 3 reasons in
support of your chosen position. In addition, suggest 3 examples from your
personal experience that
can justify the correctness of your argument.
[100 Marks]
N.B.: Paraphrase/ quote from the three references below to support your response
to the question above. You are allowed to use in-text citations cited from the sources
we have provided you with below to support your arguments. DO NOT refer to
any external source that is not listed below or not cited in the sources itself.
Use the Harvard style for in-text referencing as well as the reference list at the
end of your essay.
Reference 1:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321207230_The_Role_of_Patriarchy_in_Family_Settings
_and_its_Implications_to_Girls_and_W omen_in_South_Africa
ESSAY
Exploring Gender-Based Violence
We see that today’s world that gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious problem
worldwide, involving various forms of violence directed at individuals because of their
gender. Some people argue that men are the main perpetrators of GBV, pointing to
societal norms and power imbalances. However, my essay overlooks the complexity
of GBV. I will argue against the idea that only men are responsible for GBV, providing
three reasons supported by research and personal experiences.
PORTFOLIO 2024
DUE: 13 MAY 2024
SEMESTER 1 2024
, Choose ONE of the following topics:
Question 1: Argumentative essay
Use the link below to access the article on gender-based violence and then
follow the instruction below to write an argumentative essay.
Link:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338340374_Gender_Based_Viol
enc e_And_Health_Effects
Instruction: According to the article from the above link, men are said to
be perpetrators of gender-based violence. Informed by the views from the above
article and the three that are provided below, write a research-based essay in
which you either agree or disagree with the assertion that men are the perpetrators
of gender- based violence (GBV). Your argument should include 3 reasons in
support of your chosen position. In addition, suggest 3 examples from your
personal experience that
can justify the correctness of your argument.
[100 Marks]
N.B.: Paraphrase/ quote from the three references below to support your response
to the question above. You are allowed to use in-text citations cited from the sources
we have provided you with below to support your arguments. DO NOT refer to
any external source that is not listed below or not cited in the sources itself.
Use the Harvard style for in-text referencing as well as the reference list at the
end of your essay.
Reference 1:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321207230_The_Role_of_Patriarchy_in_Family_Settings
_and_its_Implications_to_Girls_and_W omen_in_South_Africa
ESSAY
Exploring Gender-Based Violence
We see that today’s world that gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious problem
worldwide, involving various forms of violence directed at individuals because of their
gender. Some people argue that men are the main perpetrators of GBV, pointing to
societal norms and power imbalances. However, my essay overlooks the complexity
of GBV. I will argue against the idea that only men are responsible for GBV, providing
three reasons supported by research and personal experiences.
