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Item THE EFFECTOF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN IN KAGARKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE(Federal University Gusau Zamfara State, 2019-10-22) A'ARON MENDO ZAPRANIAH; A'ARON MENDO ZAPRANIAHResearch on women who have experience domestíc abuse indicated they feel marginalized, stigma, shame andfearful about the response of services women from seeking support they need. The current study aimed that exploring the unique petspective of women who have experienced domestic abuse in order to gain an understanding of their experiences, their perceived identity and economic wellbeing. Questionnaires were distributed among 40 women who had experienced domestic abuse, although only 255 questionnaires were retrieved and responses were analyzed using psychological and feminist theory. Findings indicated that domestic abuse had significant impact on the women interviewed. In particular, the ongoing relationship, the women had with their abusive partner, served to perpetuate their economic marginalization and exploitation as an abused woman. The study also found however those women whose partners abuse drugs have experienced more abuses. However, recommendations were made in litre with the findings of the programmes, employment opportunities, re-examination of traditional cultures and practices and the government should come forth with security programmes and service to ensure that the victims are properly catered for socially and psychologically.