In this journal article published in the International Journal of Alcohol and Drug Research, Ramsoomar and colleagues, explored the role of male partner alcohol use in women’s experiences of severe intimate partner violence in South Africa.
Key findings:
- Severe intimate partner violence: Women reported experiencing severe physical, emotional, and sexual violence, including attempted femicide.
- Alcohol and masculinity: Men’s alcohol consumption was often framed as a ‘right’ tied to masculinity, reinforcing dominance and control.
- Power: Alcohol-related SIPV had profound impacts, manifesting in controlling, coercive, and violent behaviors, perpetuating gendered power dynamics.
Recommended citation:
Ramsoomar, L., Willan, S., Paile, C., Mtimkulu, M. M., Ketelo, A., Zembe, A., Machisa, M., Pass, D., Nothling, J., Abrahams, N., & Jewkes, R. (2025). Women’s experiences of alcohol-related severe intimate partner violence: Findings from formative research in South Africa. International Journal of Alcohol and Drug Research, 13(1), 4–11. https://doi.org/10.7895/ijadr.553