Author: Simister, John

Source: Development Southern Africa, Volume 26, Number 5, December 2009 , pp. 709-719(11)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract:

The 'children fare better' viewpoint claims that children tend to be better fed if their mother (as opposed to father) has sufficient income of her own for food. This paper assesses this claim for South Africa, using data from household surveys. It considers the possibility that this issue is related to domestic violence between husband and wife, and finds an apparent link between wife's earnings, child nutrition and domestic violence. Children's well-being seems more assured if mothers have an adequate income; but there is more risk of inadequate nutrition in households where there is domestic violence against wives.

Keywords: Nutrition; gender-based violence; wife's earnings; child welfare; 'children fare better'; South Africa

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03768350903303217

Affiliations: 1: Management Department, Birkbeck College, London, UK

Publication date: 2009-12-01

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