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A narrative understanding of the maternal experience of urban black South African mothers.Dale, Lindsay Kate 03 April 2013 (has links)
This qualitative study explores the maternal experiences of black South African mothers living in a township in Johannesburg. Extensive research and literature has begun to address the experiences of motherhood from the mother’s perspective, however research into the experiences of black mothers is still limited. In the past psychological literature on South African motherhood tended to focus on at-risk mothers and children rather than exploring their personal narratives. This study presents the narratives of six black mothers living in Alexandra township in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The six mothers participated in individual, semi-structured interviews. The data was analysed using the narrative analysis technique. The analysis provides insight into the personal experiences of motherhood and highlights the central narratives that these mothers told. What emerged is that mothers have individual and unique stories to tell, their stories about becoming a mother are central to their narratives on motherhood and the context in which mothers mother is pivotal in shaping their mothering experiences.
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Exploring the meanings attached to the sexual identity of Black women-loving-women (WLW) in Soweto.Pakade, Nomancotsho 09 January 2014 (has links)
Women’s bodies and sexualities across history and race have been subjected to policing by
the state, society and men. However, within the context of Black sexuality, black women’s
bodies have been subject to silencing during the colonial encounter.This exploratory study set
to document the subjective meanings associated with the Black WLW sexual identity of 50
women in Soweto. This study seeks to contribute to the recently emerging body of literature
which has documented Black women’s same-sex sexualities as means to render their
identities and experiences visible. Furthermore, to capture the terms used to describes samesex
practicing women. The Q methodology was used to capture the various expressions along
with their subjective representation. Two main distinct accounts emerged from the analysis.
The Q analysis results indicated that there are two dominant forms of gender expressions and
perceptions of what constitutes a Black WLW sexual identity in Soweto. Factor A
distinguished itself through conceptualising this sexual identity in a ‘closed construction’ of
attraction, with distinct gender roles. As such women in this factor identified with a sense of
being domineering in the relationship, with potential partners expected to cook and clean. On
the other hand, women who defined Factor B had a more inclusive construction of the Black
WLW. These women placed emphasis on being comfortable with the bodies, particularly
their breasts. Additionally, they valued the notion of equality in their relationships from
sharing household chores to believing that sex should be about both partners pleasuring each
other. The study also unpacked the meaning of self-identifying terms used by WLW in
Soweto. In the absence of historically positive terms for same-sex sexualities, specifically
indigenous terms, labelling becomes a site that does not prioritise meaning but reflects the
negotiation of an oppressed sexual identity. What is in a name becomes a continuous struggle
of reclaiming existence and visibility with oneself, the lesbian and gay community and the
broader society.
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How do young black women communicate about sexually related issues in their families?Mkhize, Lungie Prim-rose. January 2007 (has links)
As youth in South African are affected by HIV/AIDS, risk reduction research has higWighted
the needs of young people for information about sex, sexuality and risk. South African research
has looked at young people's sources of sex information and their preferred sources. This thesis
examines communication about sex with young people in their families as a protective factor in
risk resilience and general problem-solving skills. The study explores how young Zulu women
between the ages of 14-15 years understand communication about sex in their families, how and
with whom sex is talked about, and how the young women understand the cultural 'taboo' on
talking about sex in their families.
This study employs an interpretive thematic analysis in analysing semi-structured
interviews with eight rural district Zulu-speaking young women. The interview schedule drew
on themes related to mother-daughter communication about sex from an American study by
Brock and Jennings. The girls felt that there was minimal communication about sex within their
families, and this reflected negative verbal and non-verbal messages. The girls wished that their
biological parents could communicate with them about sexual issues freely and comfortably, as
they would like to do with their own children when they grow up. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2007.
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An analysis of the representation of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in Antjie Krog's Country of my skull and Njabulo Ndebele's The cry of Winnie MandelaVan Rooyen, Janine January 2007 (has links)
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is arguably one of the most widely represented female figures in South Africa. The images presented of her are not static. Indeed, they are shot through with contradictions which include Mama Africa, Warrior, and Abhorrent Mother. The figure of Madikizela-Mandela is a nexus for different opinions and interpretations; she is a focal point for and of the divisions in South African consciousnesses. Therefore the depictions of this persona provide the reader with a means to analyse the discourses through which she is represented. Such an exploration might also provide South Africans with insight into some of the biases and beliefs generally held more than a decade after the advent of democracy. The South African texts Country of My Skull by Antjie Krog, and The Cry of Winnie Mandela by Njabulo Ndebele, extensively represent Madikizela-Mandela and (re-)mythologise her, and as such each provides interesting comparative material for a discussion of the ideological implications imbricated in each. These texts are also particularly appropriate to use in such a study because the writers, a white woman, and black man respectively, could not be further apart on the continuum of South African cultural identification. The politics of the representations of Madikizela-Mandela can thus be interpreted from opposing social extremes. The Mandela name is a powerful signifier, and often constitutes much of Madikizela-Mandela’s public identity. The power of naming is thus the focus of Chapter One of this dissertation. The romantic ideal of Nelson Mandela and Madikizela-Mandela’s relationship constitutes a major focal point in Ndebele’s work. On the other hand, Krog’s text denigrates Madikizela-Mandela’s refusal to toe the peaceful democratic line. As such, the needs of the public in relation to Madikizela-Mandela are illuminated through the impositions of the authors and characters in these texts.
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The emergence of a South African womanist consciousness : a meta- analysis.Nkonko, Lwenyi. January 2001 (has links)
The emergence of a South African womanist (Black) consciousness was
investigated. More specifically, the present study examined how the politics
of survival gives rise to a feminist consciousness. A meta-analysis of 8 case
studies was conducted on how (South) African women's daily struggle for
survival in three socio-political and historical contexts translated into a
womanist consciousness. Of the 8 case studies examined. 2 pertained to
(South) African women's involvement in the national liberation struggle, 3
pertained to the migrant labor system, and the remaining three pertained to
the struggie against poverty as a context for the emergence of a womanist consciousness. It was found that women's involvement in the national
liberation struggle, the migrant labor system, and the struggle against
poverty provided a context in which (South) African women learned about
their feminism. The results suggest that the new Black feminism that is
slowly emerging on the African continent is rooted in the politics of
survival. Also, the findings from the study suggest that the current state of
African women's engagement with feminism is one of two extremes. On the
one hand, women are individually advancing themselves and on the other
women are collectively/politically organizing for the good of all women.
The implication of the findings are that (poor) African women's daily struggle for survival leads them (through their actions) to engage with
feminism. This in turn sets the stage for an emerging African womanist
consciousness. Furthennore, the results of this study imply that in order for
the newly emerging Black feminism to grow and make a meaningful
contribution in the lives of all, African women need to engage with
feminism at a collective, and not just individual level. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of Natal, Durban, 2001.
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The role of the parental home, church and belief in the sexual relationships of young black womenPieterse, Maria Magdalena 30 November 2004 (has links)
The study focuses on the important issue of young adult female sexuality in an age of HIV/AIDS. The research question explores the influence of the parental home, the church and young black women's own belief on their sexual behaviour. Sexuality is influenced by societal voices that override religious and parental voices. Parents are hesitant to speak out, the church is burdened with an antiquated and unworkable sexual ethics and the young women's belief is overpowered by social discourses. Male domination and infidelity exacerbate female vulnerability and contribute to the powerlessness of young women in sexual relationships. Feminist theology puts forward an embodied theology that demands integrated embodiment and full humanity for women. This can be achieved when relationships are mutual, reciprocal and empowering. This study proposes an accountable sexual ethics that will renew and recreate the lives and relationships of young people in a confusing and perilous environment. / Sys Theology & Theol Ethics / MTH (SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY)
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The role of the parental home, church and belief in the sexual relationships of young black womenPieterse, Maria Magdalena 30 November 2004 (has links)
The study focuses on the important issue of young adult female sexuality in an age of HIV/AIDS. The research question explores the influence of the parental home, the church and young black women's own belief on their sexual behaviour. Sexuality is influenced by societal voices that override religious and parental voices. Parents are hesitant to speak out, the church is burdened with an antiquated and unworkable sexual ethics and the young women's belief is overpowered by social discourses. Male domination and infidelity exacerbate female vulnerability and contribute to the powerlessness of young women in sexual relationships. Feminist theology puts forward an embodied theology that demands integrated embodiment and full humanity for women. This can be achieved when relationships are mutual, reciprocal and empowering. This study proposes an accountable sexual ethics that will renew and recreate the lives and relationships of young people in a confusing and perilous environment. / Sys Theology and Theol Ethics / MTH (SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY)
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Utilization of household and community resources for enterprise development among women of Lower UmfoloziMbhele, Samukelisiwe Yvonne January 2002 (has links)
Submitted to Faculty of Arts in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Community Work in the Department of Social Work at the University of Zululand, South Africa, 2002. / The aim of this research was to examine the problems related to the utilisation of household and community resources for enterprise development at Lower Umfolozi, and to assess the extent to which women that are involved in income-generating projects utilise community resources. It was found that community resources used by projects in the Lower Umfolozi produce a surplus that can generate income. It was noted that while women involved in income-generating projects are interested in generating income they experience many problems, the most fundamental being lack of capital and access to land.
Since the land used for generating income is small and fragmented, under the control of Inkosi, landholders do not have a choice of size of land. The low literacy rate among women in enterprise development organisations has not only contributed to their low income but has also led to the development of negative attitudes towards income-generating projects. The combined effect of all the problems cited above has resulted in low standards in enterprise development organisations in the Lower Umfolozi region. It is argued that the availability of community resources to these projects can increase production, alleviate poverty and can create job opportunities for all. / National Research Fund
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Maternal attitudes of black women towards condom usage by their teenagers in light of HIV and AIDSNkuna, Tintswalo 27 September 2013 (has links)
Thesis (M.A.)--University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Humanities, School of Human and Community Development, 2005.
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Keratin Kapital: hair and the economy of otherness : understanding the state of black hair in South Africa through the import of Indian hairJacobs, Evans January 2016 (has links)
Research report presented for the degree of Master of Arts (Anthropology) at the
University of the Witwatersrand, 2016 / According to the 2014 Euromonitor report on black South African haircare trends, the country exhibited a decrease in sales of damaging hair care products. This trend coincided with the exponential influx of imported Indian hair into the country for the purposes of artificial hair integrations i.e. weaves and extensions. To understand the meaning of these patterns, this project seeks to understand the significance Indian hair held for black women. By analysing anthropological literature on commodities, this work reveals how the purchase of Indian hair not only exposed the state of black hair in contemporary South Africa, but how black women engaged with that environment through its usage. Further, hair’s purchase situated women within a transnational exchange network that was buttressed by racial and gendered hierarchies. As such, hair’s consumption placed women within an “economy of otherness”. However women also utilized this economy by converting the racially charged commodity into social and symbolic capital which they leveraged for their own gain. As such, the purchase of Indian hair not only integrated women within an economy of otherness, but also provided them with the capital to participate within it. / GR2017
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