The main objectives of the study are to determine the extent of control women have over
sexual matters in Swazi traditional marriages; to identify the factors influencing the
extent of control women have over sexual matters in traditional marriages; and to analyse
the consequences of women’s lack of control over sexual matters on the women
themselves, their families and their communities with regard to development. Reviewed
literature and identified themes were verified in the field through focused group
discussions and key informant interviews.
The study revealed that women in traditional marriages do not have control over their
sexuality because of the obligations and cultural practices inherent in the marriage
restricting women’s involvement in decision making in sexual matters. This position
undermines the social and economic development of women, families and communities.
It is therefore recommended that cultural practices be amended to improve the status of
women in decision making. / Development Studies / M.A. (Social Sciences)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/3179 |
| Date | 03 1900 |
| Creators | Tfwala, Ncamsile C. |
| Contributors | Swanepoel, Hennie |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (viii, 154 leaves.) |
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