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Invisible burdens: the emotional and physical struggles of women in informal backyard housing

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Cape Town’s inadequate housing has led to a rapid increase in informal backyard dwellings—but what is daily life like for those living in these conditions? A recent HSRC study reveals the emotional, physical, and gendered toll experienced by women in these spaces, as they struggle for access to basic services, safety and dignity.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32360346

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Urban and Rural Development Challenges

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality, No poverty

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162122893

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