Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh
I am a research assistant at the University of Sheffield. My research focusses on gender, sexual health and well-being. I also explore the lived experience of chronic and terminal health conditions.
Location University of Sheffield
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Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh made a comment
I attended a talk in a Western country. The talk was given by a Ghanian academic of art. They were asking for the return of precious artefacts from the Western country to Ghana. An audience member stated that many of these artefacts were given as "gifts" from African chiefs and so should remain in the West...There was also the argument that the West are...
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Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh made a comment
I believe context is important. Who asked these women to dance? Did they have a choice? For what purpose was the painting commissioned?
I also think that it is important to consider who writes history. Not every perspective will be the same. Nothing is objective so a range of perspectives is necessary in order to gain a fuller picture. The voices that are...
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Would you agree that some of the details of Sarah's case might suggest that certain forms of abuse are taking place? If so, which forms of abuse?
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Yes. Many victims of domestic violence blame themselves
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As you correctly say "it has not been revealed how Sarah feels about her marriage". Perhaps it would be about exploring Sarah's feeling about her marriage on a deeper level?
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Is there anything that could make it easier to break off?
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Well done for identifying some of the challenges for leaving and abusive relationship, Husham
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Well done on picking up on the nuances of the case
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Good answer, Megan. Similarly to Nawomi above, you are reading between the lines and thinking about the consequences that Sarah may face if she does not comply with her husband.
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Good answer, Nawomi. Well done for reading between the lines regarding possible consequences if Sarah doesn't do what her husband "asks" of her
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Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh replied to Hester A
Thanks Hester. I agree that alerting people, who may not consider themselves as victims, of the signs. This info could also help the friends and family of a victim to notice changed in their loved one
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Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh made a comment
Some fantastic points in the conversation below. I thought that the links made between vulnerability and the lack of support, social/cultural norms, poverty, drug abuse, financial dependence and the old and the young were particularly interesting. Thanks for contributing
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Building trust over time is a good way of helping victims of DVA
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Thanks for your contributions, everybody. It's great to see so many of you engaged with the course
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Thanks for contributing, Therese. I think that your points around courage, finding a voice and self-esteem are very valid
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Thanks Aishatu
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Better DVA teaching in schools is a good idea, Diana
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Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh made a comment
It is interesting that several of you do not think the data is a true representation of the real level of violence against women. I agree.
Can you think of any ways that the accuracy of the data could be improved?
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See my comment above
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See my comment above
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Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh replied to Deb Linsky
See my comment above
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See my comment
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Thanks for sharing your experiences. You are making some great points. Especially around the guilt of the victims, sex workers not feeling that they'll be taken seriously and lack of recognition of abusive behaviour.
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These are really good points, Joan.
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This is a really important point, Ilaria. Thanks for sharing
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Thank you for sharing, Therese.
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Thanks for your comment on this difficult subject, Dr. Graham.
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Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh replied to Susan C
Great. Glad the course content is proving useful, Susan
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Thanks for sharing, Kayleigh
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Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh made a comment
Many good points have been made on this page. I feel like you have really picked up on the varied and damaging nature of Sara's abuse.
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I think you all make interesting points about the barriers to survivors reporting DVA. Shame and fear (of both social judgment, healthcare professionals reaction and their intimate partners) are key points.
Charlotte alluded to this, but what do you think about the practitioners' ability to identify DVA when victims consider reporting their abuse?
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Stephanie Ejegi-Memeh made a comment
Hi all, So great to see so many people from a range of backgrounds and experiences. I'm really looking forward to working with you over the coming weeks.
