M. Tech. Architectural Technology / The provision of affordable housing for poor and previously disadvantaged South Africans is predominantly focused on legislation, and the development and implementation of national and regional housing policies and programs. Although low-income, single, black mothers (identified as the research group for the purpose of this study) are recognised as a marginalised group, their difficulties in acquiring adequate housing have yet to be properly addressed. This study has three main areas of concern. Firstly, it investigates current housing legislation, programs and practices. Secondly, it analyses the historic and cultural traditions, as well as the socio-economic factors that adversely contribute to the inability of low-income, female-headed families gaining access to housing. Thirdly, a questionnaire survey, conducted among a sample group of women, not only highlights the difficulties they face when applying for housing, but also identifies their specific needs.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:tut/oai:encore.tut.ac.za:d1001452 |
| Date | January 2013 |
| Creators | Barnard, Mariette. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
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