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The intersection of corruption and gender-based violence: Examining the gendered experiences of sextortion during migration to South Africa
Ashleigh Bicker, Caarten; Loes van, Heugten; Ortrun, Merkle.
  • Ashleigh Bicker, Caarten; United Nations University-MERIT and Maastricht University. Amsterdam. NL
  • Loes van, Heugten; United Nations University-MERIT and Maastricht University. Amsterdam. NL
  • Ortrun, Merkle; United Nations University-MERIT and Maastricht University. Amsterdam. NL
Afr. j. reprod. health ; 26(6): 1-10, 2022. tables
Article in English | AIM | ID: biblio-1382255
ABSTRACT
Sextortion, a gendered form of corruption where sexual favours are the means of exchange, frequently occurs during migration.While the consequences of surviving sextortion are devastating, sextortion remains relatively understudied. Hence, this paper explores the experiences of sextortion of African migrants migrating to South Africa. Based on interviews with experts on migration, corruption, and gender in South Africa, this paper answers the research question "What are the experiences of sextortion for African migrants migrating to South Africa and how are they gendered?". The results confirm irregular, female migrants are most vulnerable to experiencing sextortion both during their journeys and in South Africa. This is alarming as there are various psychical, mental, and sexual health consequences like trauma, STIs, pregnancies, and stigmatisation. These consequences have both short- and long-term consequences and will continue to exist without adjusted policy frameworks, improved support systems for survivors, and a broader discussion on gender norms. (Afr J Reprod Health 2022; 26[6]45-54).
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Full text: Available Index: AIM (Africa) Main subject: Sex Offenses / Human Migration Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Afr. j. reprod. health Year: 2022 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: United Nations University-MERIT and Maastricht University/NL

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Full text: Available Index: AIM (Africa) Main subject: Sex Offenses / Human Migration Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Afr. j. reprod. health Year: 2022 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: United Nations University-MERIT and Maastricht University/NL