Domestic Violence Against Women in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Nigeria: 2007-2020 A.D; An Intellectual Discourse
This study titled “Domestic Violence in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area of Jigawa State” 2007-2020 A.D.” examines the fundamental problems of domestic violence in the studied area which affect the populace of the studied area. It causes serious problems to both families and society in general. The objectives of this study include: the examination the of fundamental causes of domestic violence, identifying the consequences of domestic violence and providing possible solution to the problems identified. As for the methodology, a combination of both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection has been used in the study and the quantitative method was applied by using simple random sampling in selecting the respondents. While, the qualitative data used in interviewing the key informants is by use of purposive sampling method. The study reviewed relevant literatures on domestic violence and other related issues, while social learning theory was used and adopted in the study due to its relevance in providing explanation on the topic under review. The findings of the study reveal that the major factors responsible for domestic violence include; poverty, illiteracy, infidelity, co-wives and patriarchal system. The study also found that there is broken home, poor parenting, juvenile delinquency, mutual mistrust, psychological depression and social vices. The study has in the long run recommends the need for a synergy between the Federal, State and community to take pro-active measures in tackling the menace of domestic violence. The study has further suggested that the government should make jobs available and create laws that prescribe punishment for violent offenders which will serve as a lesson to others. Awareness campaign programmes/sensitization on the implications of domestic violence and the consequences should be publicly and categorically outlined for people to abide by the rules and regulations as one of major ways forward.

