Indlela I-UBIG Engathuthukisa Ngayo Ukuphathwa Ngobulungisa Kwabantu Bobulili Obuhlukahlukene Kanye Nokubumbana Komphakathi

This fact sheet from the Institute for Economic Justice argues that a Universal Basic Income Guarantee (UBIG)—defined as a continuous government payment or provision forS provided to all residents to meet basic needs—can improve gender equality and social cohesion. It highlights how UBIG can reduce poverty and financial dependence for women, decrease intimate partner violence, and lower crime rates, provided the payments are unconditional and universal rather than targeted.

• Women in South Africa face significant economic disadvantages, including higher unemployment rates and lower pay. In 2020, 40.6% of female-headed households had no working member, compared to 22% of male-headed households. Additionally, employed women typically earn only 76% of what men earn.
• A UBIG can address gender inequality by providing women with financial independence and the power to make their own decisions, which can reduce intimate partner violence (IPV). Research in 16 out of 22 low- and middle-income countries indicates that cash transfers can reduce IPV, with specific evidence from Kenya showing a significant decrease.

APA

Institute for Economic Justice (2023). Indlela I-UBIG Engathuthukisa Ngayo Ukuphathwa Ngobulungisa Kwabantu Bobulili Obuhlukahlukene Kanye Nokubumbana Komphakathi. https://iej.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IEJ-UBIG-5-factsheet-isiZulu.pdf

Chicago

Institute for Economic Justice. Indlela I-UBIG Engathuthukisa Ngayo Ukuphathwa Ngobulungisa Kwabantu Bobulili Obuhlukahlukene Kanye Nokubumbana Komphakathi. 2023. https://iej.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IEJ-UBIG-5-factsheet-isiZulu.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{instituteforeconomicjustice2023indlela, author = {{Institute for Economic Justice}}, title = {{Indlela I-UBIG Engathuthukisa Ngayo Ukuphathwa Ngobulungisa Kwabantu Bobulili Obuhlukahlukene Kanye Nokubumbana Komphakathi}}, institution = {Institute for Economic Justice}, year = {2023}, month = nov, url = {https://iej.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IEJ-UBIG-5-factsheet-isiZulu.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }