November 28, 2025Social SciencesOpen Access

Gender-Based Violence ‘Matters’: An Analysis of Conflicting Frames of Violence in South African Media

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Media coverage of gender-based violence often reinforces victim-blaming narratives, undermining women's experiences.
The analysis reveals persistent gender stereotypes in the representation of GBV, despite emerging counter-discourses.
Framing analysis was employed to examine biases in South African media narratives surrounding GBV.
The findings call for transformative media practices to genuinely address systemic gender inequalities in society.

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Framing analysis highlights gender inequalities and victim-blaming in media coverage of GBV in South Africa, suggesting a need for change.

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Framing analysis highlights gender inequalities and victim-blaming in media coverage of GBV in South Africa, suggesting a need for change.