Indlela I-UBIG Engakuhambisela Phambili Ngayo Ukulingana Ngokwesini Nokumanyana Kwabantu

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice argues that a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG) can promote gender equality and social cohesion in South Africa by providing a guaranteed financial floor for all adults, reducing dependence on male partners, and fostering community inclusion.

• Women in South Africa face significant economic disadvantages compared to men, including higher unemployment rates and lower pay. In 2020, 40.6% of female-headed households had no employed members, compared to 22% of male-headed households. Additionally, women earn only 76% of the wages received by men.
• A UBIG can empower women by providing regular income, which reduces their financial dependence on men and decreases vulnerability to intimate partner violence (IPV). Evidence from India shows such support helps women achieve financial independence and open bank accounts, while research in Kenya indicates that cash transfers significantly reduce IPV.
• UBIG supports social cohesion by ensuring all citizens have a right to participate in the economy and community. Evidence from Tanzania shows increased trust in leaders and community program participation, while a simulation in Namibia showed a 42% decrease in overall crime rates following the introduction of a basic income grant.
• The benefits of gender equality and social cohesion depend on the UBIG being universal. Means-tested or selective grants can stigmatize recipients and fail to promote cohesion. For gender equality specifically, payments must be directed to all adults rather than just heads of households (who are typically men).

APA

Institute for Economic Justice (2023). Indlela I-UBIG Engakuhambisela Phambili Ngayo Ukulingana Ngokwesini Nokumanyana Kwabantu. https://iej.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IEJ-UBIG-5-factsheet-isiXhosa.pdf

Chicago

Institute for Economic Justice. Indlela I-UBIG Engakuhambisela Phambili Ngayo Ukulingana Ngokwesini Nokumanyana Kwabantu. 2023. https://iej.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IEJ-UBIG-5-factsheet-isiXhosa.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{instituteforeconomicjustice2023indlela, author = {{Institute for Economic Justice}}, title = {{Indlela I-UBIG Engakuhambisela Phambili Ngayo Ukulingana Ngokwesini Nokumanyana Kwabantu}}, institution = {Institute for Economic Justice}, year = {2023}, month = nov, url = {https://iej.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IEJ-UBIG-5-factsheet-isiXhosa.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }