Melnikov, NikitaKubiak, Karla2025-02-252025-02-252024-01-242023-12-19http://hdl.handle.net/10362/179755This qualitative study examines the intricate relation between female labour force participation and intimate partner violence against Namibian women. The main findings underline the positive impact of female employment on mitigating abuse against women. Although a minority of cases show a slightly increased risk of partner violence, this research highlights the potential of female employment to sustainably alleviate female abuse through societal transformation. Moreover, it emphasises the importance of comprehensive policy interventions.engIntimate partner violenceGender normsEconomic empowermentHolistic policy interventionsFemale labour force participationPower hierarchiesmaster thesis203867211