Gamification as a Tool for Social Change: A Case of Gender-Based Violence in South Africa

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is one of the most significant social issues affecting world, and just as in many other countries, GBV pervasive South Africa, where cultural norms gender-based customs traditions serve to condone reinforce abusive practices. According Article 13 Istanbul Convention, a preventive intervention requires heightened awareness first step changing attitudes behaviour that perpetuate different forms GBV. Hence, this study explores how awareness-raising can be effectively used strategy induce change associated with violence (GBV). Firstly, systematic literature review was conducted identify, select, critically appraise existing empirical studies on Africa. The PRISMA guidelines for selection Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) data extraction form extract relevant data. findings from were described using summary table, which reveals GBV, overarching causes contributing factors As preliminary expected lead into future studies, secondary data, including previous reviewed explore gamification employed campaigns challenge persistent myths, prejudices, stereotypes disrupt pathways Finally, provides structure experimental an interactive game will developed. This paper also stimulates new research directions potential change. Keywords: Awareness-raising game, Gamification, Gender-based violence, Gender theory