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TRC Final ReportPage Number (Original) 169 Paragraph Numbers 16 to 20 Volume 1 Chapter 6 Part Appendix2 Subsection 4 Men and women16 The breakdown of deponents by gender and population group is as follows:
17 In total, more women came to the Commission than men, because many more African women came to the Commission than any other category. Men dominate the white, Coloured and Asian deponents. 18 Nationally, the proportion of women to men is 54: 5230, so the higher number of African women is not simply a demographic consequence. As will be shown, the violence of the past resulted in the deaths mainly of men. 29 There are 716 statements from deponents whose sex was not recorded. Since it is likely that the proportion of females to males of these statements is the same as those where the sex is known, the results are not likely to be significantly affected. 30 Census 96, ibid.Age groups19 The Commission took statements from deponents of all age groups, except children31 .
20 The chart below shows the number of statements made by women and men in each age group. Most statements were made by those aged thirty-seven and above, with men dominating the younger age groups (youths and young adults), and women in the majority in the middle-aged to elderly age groups. The reason for this pattern is explained by looking at who the victims were and when the violations took place. |
