South Africa, you have failed us

Goal 5: Gender equality

A very current and relevant discussion on the need for better structures and a change in the ideologies of society to shaft the current perspectives and incidence of sexual assault in South Africa.

The South African justice system and the acceptance of the violence against women in society is commented on, particularly the rape culture of the country. The unsupportive attitudes of society towards women, along with the statistics presented, substantiates why women choose not to report the crimes. The #Why I didn’t report social media movement provides a safe platform where women share their stories. The derogatory phrases said to women is juxtaposed with the representation of the warrior figure that restores the power in the women. The quotes are from South African campaigns that have taken a stand against the violence and sexual assaults that has prevailed for the longest of time.