Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2009. / Title from title screen (site viewed January 5, 2010). PDF text: vi, 203 p. ; 745 K. UMI publication number: AAT 3359516. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in microfilm and microfiche formats.

Thesis (M. A. (African Languages)) -- University of Limpopo, 2013. / The main aim of this study is to examine women’s abuse with special reference to Xitsonga folklore, Khale ka Makwangala by F. Rikhotso. This study also shows characters who are abused and those who cause this abuse. The first chapter reveals the general outline of the study, the problem statement, the aim, the importance and its methodology. The most important terms of the study have been explained in this chapter so as to reveal what is expected to be analyzed. Some of the definitions of the Constitution have been given. Chapter two gives short summary of the folklore Khale ka Makwangala by F. Rikhotso which has been examined together with the history of their authors. The definitions of the word human rights have been included and defined in this chapter. In this chapter, other folklores which have been selected for analysis have been analysed. Chapter three explains, defines and analyses the themes of selected folklores. The definitions of themes have been given in this chapter. These definitions make it easier to understand what themes are. Chapter four

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Thesis (M.A. (African Languages)) -- University of Limpopo, 2013 / The main aim of this study is to examine women’s abuse with special reference to Xitsonga folklore, Khale ka Makwangala by F. Rikhotso. This study also shows characters who are abused and those who cause this abuse. The first chapter reveals the general outline of the study, the problem statement, the aim, the importance and its methodology. The most important terms of the study have been explained in this chapter so as to reveal what is expected to be analyzed. Some of the definitions of the Constitution have been given. Chapter two gives short summary of the folklore Khale ka Makwangala by F. Rikhotso which has been examined together with the history of their authors. The definitions of the word human rights have been included and defined in this chapter. In this chapter, other folklores which have been selected for analysis have been analysed. Chapter three explains, defines and analyses the themes of selected folklores. The definitions of themes have been given in this chapter. These definitions make it easier to understand what themes are. Chapter four deals with the general summary of this mini-dissertation. The recommendations and findings for further research have been indicated in this chapter.

This thesis examines the captivity narrative, Three Came Home, written in 1947 by Agnes Newton-Keith, and the poverty narrative, Without a Net: Middle Class and Homeless (with Kids) in America: My Story, written in 2005 by Michelle Kennedy. When examined together through the lens of Trauma Theory, these narratives provide evidence of how similar the survival skills and strategies are between the American female POW's and the American females experiencing downward mobility. This thesis will also show how language uncovers and decodes the presence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder not often associated with women in poverty.

Thesis (Ph.D. (Literature and Philosophy)) --University of Limpopo, 2021 / The purpose of this study is to examine the violation of men’s rights in selected Xitsonga drama texts. The study is guided by qualitative approach. The approach involves collecting and analysing non - numerical data to understand concepts, opinions or experiences. In this study purposive sampling is employed. The researcher deliberately chooses who to include in the study based on their ability to provide the necessary data. Data are collected using content and document analysis from sampled drama texts. Like other analytical methods in qualitative research methods, documents analysis requires that data be examined and interpreted in order to elicit meaning, gain understanding and develop empirical knowledge. The advantage of document analysis includes, efficiency which means that it is not time consuming but is more efficient than other research methods. Its effectiveness entails that it is less costly and makes it the method of choice. Thematic analysis is also used as the method of systematically identifying, organising and offering insight into patterns of meaning (themes) across dataset. The process involves a careful more focussed, re – reading and review of data. Two main reasons to use thematic analysis are its accessibility and flexibility. Nhlonipha theory is tested in this study. Hlonipha can be described as politeness register originating from Nguni and primarily used by Zulu women before and after marriage (Rudwick & Msibi, 2016). The motive behind using this theory is that if you hlonipha you cannot violate another person’s rights but you will have to respect them. The study finds out that men become victims of abuse, and the violation of their rights is just as criminal as the violation of the rights of their female counterparts. This study also inspires harmony and peaceful coexistence among consumers of its content. It is recommended that more studies of similar kind should be undertaken to influence humanity to desist from violating the rights of other human beings. KEYWORDS Man abuse, woman abuse, child abuse, human rights, violation of rights, nhlonipha