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171	Towards promoting food security amongst poor urban households : the case of Phomolong in Mamelodi Alusala, Loice Nandako 06 1900 (has links) Promoting household food security for many poor people globally and more so in Sub-Saharan Africa continues to be a challenge today. Ever rising poverty levels, an influx in the prevalence of the HIV/ AIDS pandemic, reduced rainfall accompanied by changing climatic patterns, environmental bankruptcy, the complexities associated with urbanization, globalisation as well as technology shift in the agricultural sector and capitalistic market economies all play a role in the food security debate. This research has highlighted some of the factors that influence the food economy and related these to the household food security of poor informal settlement dwellers. Achieving household food security for poor urban households requires an integrated approach in terms of poverty eradication as well as deliberate efforts with regards to food production and distribution within a framework of ecological integrity, with an aim of empowering the poor and ensuring that their household food security is guaranteed. / Development Studies / Thesis (M.A. (Development Studies)) Food security Informal settlements Poor households Women empowerment Poverty eradication Climate change Sustainable livelihoods Food insecurity Environmental degradation Sub-Saharan Africa; 338.190968227 Poverty -- South Africa -- Mamelodi Phomolong (Mamelodi, South Africa)
172	The gender dimensions of land reform in South Africa : a case study of Daggakraal rural housing and resettlement project Rakolojane, Moipone Jeannette 11 1900 (has links) This study is about the gender dimensions of land reform in South Africa. The case study is that of a housing and resettlement project in Daggakraal, Mpumalanga Province. The aim of the study was to describe and analyse empirical realities for rural women, in relation to land, in Daggakraal. The focus was on the research questions for the study namely the nature of land reform practice; whether gender issues were central in land reform at all stages of the project; whether or not participation of women was truly genuine; and the constraints that were faced in the process of land reform delivery. The study was conducted in Daggakraal, a rural town in Mpumalanga province, South Africa. Research methods employed were both quantitative and qualitative with more emphasis on the latter. A total of 100 respondents participated in the study. This number included 10 key informants 3 of whom were trained as research assistants. The findings indicate that there was very little gender analysis carried out prior to land reform. For this reason land reform has not benefitted the women and men of Daggakraal. Land reform policies and other legislation put in place were not followed to the letter in Daggakraal and in other areas of the country where land reform was implemented; the first land reform (SLAG) has not benefitted the poor, especially women; the rural terrain is an area of contestation and competing interests between women and men. There is also a lack of institutional arrangements to implement a gendered approach to land reform. This study demonstrates the need to tackle and transform the existing power relations at the household level, if government is serious about the gender dimension of land reform in South Africa. In a small way it is hoped that this study will contribute to the limited writing on land reform and gender and also provide a gendered critique of the land reform programme in South Africa. The Gender Analysis Framework (GAF) and the feminist and gender perspectives have helped the researcher to understand and explain the gender dynamics in Daggakraal. / Development Studies / D. Litt. et Phil. (Development Studies) Gender Land reform Gender analysis framework (GAF) Gender equity Gender and development (GAD) Participation Rural development 333.3168278
173	Ecofeminism: towards integrating the concerns of women, poor people and nature into development Nhanenge, Jytte 02 1900 (has links) Ecofeminism perceives an interconnection between the domination of women and poor people, and the domination of nature. This domination is founded on modern, Western, patriarchal, dualised structures, which subordinate all considered as "the other" compared to the superior masculine archetype. Hence, all feminine is seen as inferior and may therefore be exploited. This is presently manifested in the neo-liberal economic development ideal. Its global penetration generates huge economic profits, which are reaped by Northern and Southern elites, while its devastating crises of poverty, violence, environmental destruction, and human rights abuses makes life increasingly unmanageable for Southern women, poor people and nature. Feminism and ecology have therefore come together aiming at liberating women, poor people and nature. They want to change the dualised, reductionist perception of reality into a holistic cosmology. Ecofeminism consequently aims to integrate the concerns of women, poor people and nature into development. / Development Studies / M.A. (Development Studies) Ecological movements Green Belt movement Alternative world-views Systems theory Yin and yang Smuts' holism Economics and technology Feminist critique of science Development ethics Environmental ethics Development theory Post-development Post-modernism Patriarchal domination Global crises Poverty issues Gender issues Environment and development Women Feminism Ecofeminism Chipko movement 304.2082 Women environmentalists Ecofeminism Human ecology Women in development Women -- Social conditions Women -- Economic conditions Sustainable development Environmentalism Conservation of natural resources Women and the environment
174	Ecofeminism: towards integrating the concerns of women, poor people and nature into development Nhanenge, Jytte 02 1900 (has links) Ecofeminism perceives an interconnection between the domination of women and poor people, and the domination of nature. This domination is founded on modern, Western, patriarchal, dualised structures, which subordinate all considered as "the other" compared to the superior masculine archetype. Hence, all feminine is seen as inferior and may therefore be exploited. This is presently manifested in the neo-liberal economic development ideal. Its global penetration generates huge economic profits, which are reaped by Northern and Southern elites, while its devastating crises of poverty, violence, environmental destruction, and human rights abuses makes life increasingly unmanageable for Southern women, poor people and nature. Feminism and ecology have therefore come together aiming at liberating women, poor people and nature. They want to change the dualised, reductionist perception of reality into a holistic cosmology. Ecofeminism consequently aims to integrate the concerns of women, poor people and nature into development. / Development Studies / M.A. (Development Studies) Ecological movements Green Belt movement Alternative world-views Systems theory Yin and yang Smuts' holism Economics and technology Feminist critique of science Development ethics Environmental ethics Development theory Post-development Post-modernism Patriarchal domination Global crises Poverty issues Gender issues Environment and development Women Feminism Ecofeminism Chipko movement 304.2082 Women environmentalists Ecofeminism Human ecology Women in development Women -- Social conditions Women -- Economic conditions Sustainable development Environmentalism Conservation of natural resources Women and the environment
175	Capacity building for general assistants Sekgota, Mmabatho Raesetja Catherine 11 1900 (has links) A study was conducted to explore the impact on change which a process of participatory research has on capacity building for the general assistants within the Northern Province in terms of the mission statement of the Office on the Status of Women between July 1997 and September 1998. The mission of the office is as follows: " ... to establish mechanisms and procedures that will move the province towards gender equality, thereby empowering women to have equal access to opportunities and resources which will enhance their quality of life". The target group for Office on the Status of Women is women within the government service irrespective of race and socio-political status. These general assistants were said to be the "left behind" group when issues affecting women like National and International Women's Days are celebrated. Themes of concern were identified and addressed. / Social Work / M.A. (Social Science (Mental Health)) Office on Status of Women Participatory research Role of participation Empowerment or capacity building General assistants Policy for Women's Empowerment Process of empowerment 305.42096825
176	Religion, culture and gender : a study of women's search for gender equality in Swaziland Zigira, Christopher Amherst Byuma 11 1900 (has links) Although Swazi women's contribution to national development has been phenomenal, they like any other women in patriarchal societies confront an overbearing situation in which they have been regarded and treated as minors, both in the family and most spheres of public life. This has largely been due to the social construction of gender. Traditional gender-based attitudes, deeply ingrained in the people's mind set, not infrequently, have limited women's access to and control of various aspects of public life, and impinge on their rights, most especially the rights to selfdetermination and equal participation in the decision making process. Coupled with religion which influences "the deepest level of what it means to be human" (King, 1994:4) and zealous cultural conservatism, the Swazi women, with a few notable exceptions, experience an asymmetry of power due to the pervasive nature of gender. Nonetheless, the history of Swaziland bears testimony, however muted, to a legacy ofwomen's struggles to overcome gendered conditions imposed upon them either by taking full advantage of their spiritual endowment and charisma to overcome attitudinal barriers or by organising themselves into groups to work for the social transformation of their conditions and status. This study examines the Swazi women's search for gender equality. It discusses the social and cultural context of gender in Swaziland, the various moments in the Swazi women's quest for equality and its manifestations, and the push and pull effect of religion and culture. Particular attention is given to four organisations, namely Lutsango lwakaNgwane (loosely referred to as women's regiments), the Council of Swaziland Churches, the Women's Resource Centre (Umtapo waBomake) and Swaziland Action Group Against Abuse (SWAGAA). The study shows that Swazi women have, across a passage of time, adopted different strategies, including ritual, economic empowerment and creation of new knowledge through promotion of gender awareness and social advocacy either in a womanist approach that accepts women's embeddedness in Swazi culture or in the liberal feminist tradition that espouses women's individual rights. However, the study shows that the women's movement has yet to reach the critical mass level so as to influence public policy and come to terms with the deconstruction of the dominant gender ideology. / Religious Studies and Arabic / D. Litt. et Phil. (Religious Studies) Religion and gender Women and religion Women and ritual Women's economic empowerment Women's rights Social reproduction Gender equality Social advocacy Gender awareness Swazi women Culture Religion 305.42096887 Women's rights -- Swaziland Women in development -- Swaziland Women -- Government policy -- Swaziland Multiculturalism -- Swaziland Feminists -- Swaziland Feminism -- Swaziland Women -- Swaziland -- Social conditions Women and religion -- Swaziland Spiritual life Women -- Religious life -- Swaziland Women -- Social networks -- Swaziland Women -- Political activity -- Swaziland Gender identity -- Swaziland Women -- Swaziland -- Identity
177	Capacity building for general assistants Sekgota, Mmabatho Raesetja Catherine 11 1900 (has links) A study was conducted to explore the impact on change which a process of participatory research has on capacity building for the general assistants within the Northern Province in terms of the mission statement of the Office on the Status of Women between July 1997 and September 1998. The mission of the office is as follows: " ... to establish mechanisms and procedures that will move the province towards gender equality, thereby empowering women to have equal access to opportunities and resources which will enhance their quality of life". The target group for Office on the Status of Women is women within the government service irrespective of race and socio-political status. These general assistants were said to be the "left behind" group when issues affecting women like National and International Women's Days are celebrated. Themes of concern were identified and addressed. / Social Work / M.A. (Social Science (Mental Health)) Office on Status of Women Participatory research Role of participation Empowerment or capacity building General assistants Policy for Women's Empowerment Process of empowerment 305.42096825
178	Religion, culture and gender : a study of women's search for gender equality in Swaziland Zigira, Christopher Amherst Byuma 11 1900 (has links) Although Swazi women's contribution to national development has been phenomenal, they like any other women in patriarchal societies confront an overbearing situation in which they have been regarded and treated as minors, both in the family and most spheres of public life. This has largely been due to the social construction of gender. Traditional gender-based attitudes, deeply ingrained in the people's mind set, not infrequently, have limited women's access to and control of various aspects of public life, and impinge on their rights, most especially the rights to selfdetermination and equal participation in the decision making process. Coupled with religion which influences "the deepest level of what it means to be human" (King, 1994:4) and zealous cultural conservatism, the Swazi women, with a few notable exceptions, experience an asymmetry of power due to the pervasive nature of gender. Nonetheless, the history of Swaziland bears testimony, however muted, to a legacy ofwomen's struggles to overcome gendered conditions imposed upon them either by taking full advantage of their spiritual endowment and charisma to overcome attitudinal barriers or by organising themselves into groups to work for the social transformation of their conditions and status. This study examines the Swazi women's search for gender equality. It discusses the social and cultural context of gender in Swaziland, the various moments in the Swazi women's quest for equality and its manifestations, and the push and pull effect of religion and culture. Particular attention is given to four organisations, namely Lutsango lwakaNgwane (loosely referred to as women's regiments), the Council of Swaziland Churches, the Women's Resource Centre (Umtapo waBomake) and Swaziland Action Group Against Abuse (SWAGAA). The study shows that Swazi women have, across a passage of time, adopted different strategies, including ritual, economic empowerment and creation of new knowledge through promotion of gender awareness and social advocacy either in a womanist approach that accepts women's embeddedness in Swazi culture or in the liberal feminist tradition that espouses women's individual rights. However, the study shows that the women's movement has yet to reach the critical mass level so as to influence public policy and come to terms with the deconstruction of the dominant gender ideology. / Religious Studies and Arabic / D. Litt. et Phil. (Religious Studies) Religion and gender Women and religion Women and ritual Women's economic empowerment Women's rights Social reproduction Gender equality Social advocacy Gender awareness Swazi women Culture Religion 305.42096887 Women's rights -- Swaziland Women in development -- Swaziland Women -- Government policy -- Swaziland Multiculturalism -- Swaziland Feminists -- Swaziland Feminism -- Swaziland Women -- Swaziland -- Social conditions Women and religion -- Swaziland Spiritual life Women -- Religious life -- Swaziland Women -- Social networks -- Swaziland Women -- Political activity -- Swaziland Gender identity -- Swaziland Women -- Swaziland -- Identity
179	Perceptions of the adult role among adolescent Greek girls in Johannesburg Panaretos, Panagiota 25 August 2009 (has links) The formulation of the perceptions of the adult role among adolescent Greek girls in Johannesburg, is a complex matter. The girls are influenced by their Greek cultural upbringing, while also experiencing the effects of inherent gender inequalities in the education system. This study investigated the perceptions of the adult role among adolescent Greek schoolgirls in Johannesburg and the implications for educational provision. A literature survey investigated the formation of gender identity among adolescent girls. Existing research on the issues of gender in education was reviewed. A qualitative study of the life-world of eight adolescent Greek schoolgirls was conducted. Data elicited from semi-structured interviews were analysed, discussed and synthesised. The major findings emanated. The girls were influenced in their adult role perceptions by their cultural backgrounds, but all expressed a desire to strive for new levels of independence. Guidelines for relevant educational provision were proposed. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (Comparative Education) Adolescent Adult Adult role Career guidance Cultural values Curriculum Empirical investigation Gender Greek adolescent girls Hidden curriculum Identity Johannesburg, South Africa Life-world Peer group Qualitative research Self-concept Semi-structured interviews Social change Socialisation Vocational choice 305.2350968221 Identity (Psychology)
180	Phela o phedise : a case study of an income-generating project in Moganyaka community Mavalela, Hildah Ramadimetja 12 1900 (has links) Participatory development is believed to be an essential ingredient of the development process because it enables the people to influence the policy and decision-making process. It facilitates the designing of and enhances the implementation of plans and programmes or projects and that participation results in the development of ownership and belonging among the people themselves. This feeling in turn goes a long way to ensure the success of a programme or project. This study highlights some of the elements that led to the successful implementation of an income-generating project with women. The study also demonstrates that the people's own ideas are able to command adequate levels of participation, support and commitment to enhance their ability to meet their needs. The study further looks at the ownership of the project as very important for successful implementation and that projects or programmes should be facilitated within the means of the local participants to manage and control them. The elements mentioned in this study are an essential part of participatory development and enable the people to learn to take charge of their lives and solve their own problems. The study further looks at cultural and traditional values as an essential part of human growth, because local action taken by the women is very important in promoting overall success of the project. / Social work / M.A. (SS) (Mental Health) Participatory development Facilitation Participation Collective effort/action Learning Person-centred approach Income-generation Self-help Rural women Empowerment Local knowledge 307.1412096825 Rural poor -- South Africa -- Limpopo Participant observation

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