In addition to the different forms of violence against women which have cultural roots, domestic violence has escalated into a multidimensional problem which it is proving difficult to get a handle on. Physical violence is enmeshed in a complex of domestic inequalities, and exacerbated by the fact that many women have been brought up from an early age to believe that the husband has the right to beat his wife. But as education goes on, women become more aware of their rights and report violence committed against them to the police. It is not only culture which is holding women back, it is also lack of resources. Otherwise, the good will remains abstract.
Political commitment is worthless without the financial commitment to back it up.
Thus, while the ideal of Ugandan women's emancipation may seem firmly rooted in the new political culture of the country, progress towards that ideal is hampered by a complex of challenges which go far beyond the limits of legislation.