Sexual abuse: Stop putting the burden on girls; teach boys respect — Advocate
A survivor of sexual abuse has called for a shift in how society tackles sexual violence, urging families to teach boys and men to respect others rather than placing the burden of preventing abuse largely on girls.
A survivor of sexual abuse has urged society to change its approach to preventing abuse, urging families to teach boys and men respect rather than solely placing the burden on girls. Amtu Akumfi-Ameyaw, co-founder of On This Side, made the call on Joy News’ PM Express while reacting to allegations of sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School.
She criticized persistent warnings to girls about their behavior, arguing that this approach does not address the root cause of abuse and fails to hold perpetrators accountable. Ms Akumfi-Ameyaw emphasized that efforts to prevent sexual violence must include educating boys about boundaries, respect, and responsible behavior. She noted that the persistence of abuse despite warnings raised questions about the effectiveness of current strategies and called for a broader societal change in attitudes towards gender roles and personal accountability.
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