In modern South African society, many women have overcome traditional notions of gender by becoming breadwinners in their homes and providing primary financial support for their families. Employing a Phenomenological ...
Abortion is a publicly contentious topic as it speaks to and draws on localized understandings of body politics, abortion beliefs, women’s role in society, the sanctity of life, and the role of the state. South Africa’s ...
Even though language formed part of the post-apartheid agenda which was set out to redress the ills of the pre-democratic South Africa, there are still concerns that the status of indigenous languages has not been elevated. ...
Women are more at risk of experiencing violence involving people at home or close acquaintances,
than from virtual strangers and outsiders. Domestic violence affects as many as one in two women in
South Africa. Most ...
Globally there has been a rise in the population of incarcerated women over recent decades. Yet, despite this increase, female offenders only represent about 5% of the total incarcerated population. South Africa is no ...
Marriage is an important part of society that affects the way society is formed, organised and functions. With the growing trend in divorce rates, the institution of marriage is under threat. Divorce affects divorcees, ...
While correctional centres are often associated with men, there is an increasing number of incarcerated women who have rehabilitation needs that are specific to their gender. Historically correctional centres have responded ...
Using social constructionism and feminist theory, this qualitative study addressed the underrepresentation of women in senior management positions and explored the gendered experiences of male and female employees at a ...