Browsing by Title
Now showing items 1178-1197 of 8878
-
Childhoods dis-ordered: Non-realist narrative modes in selected post-2000 West African war novels
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)This study explores how selected West African war novels employ non-realist narrative modes to portray disruptions in the child’s development into adulthood. The novels considered are Chris Abani’s Song for Night (2007), ... -
Children at both ends of the gun: towards a comprehensive legal approach to the problem of child soldiers in Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)While the participation of children in armed conflict has been evident for some time, internal community mobilization on the issue is fairly recent. In 1993, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted resolution ... -
Children's construction of the 'self' within two urban impoverished communities in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)This study aimed to explore how children construct and assign meaning to the 'self' within two urban impoverished communities in the Western Cape, South Africa. Within this process the study aimed to explore how these ... -
Children's experiences and views on domestic violence
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)In a country in which human rights feature prominently in our discourse about who we are, as well as in the South African constitutional and legal framework, so many wrongs continue to be perpetrated on women and children. ... -
Children's health service rights and the issue of consent
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Although the concept of human rights is very much accepted as part of human existence throughout the world today, there is still much controversy surrounding the idea of rights for children. The Constitution, however, not ... -
Children's perceptions of "screen" violence and the effects on their well-being
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Working from a child participatory perspective, the study aimed to explore children's perceptions and experiences of screen violence. Within this process there is an attempt to understand how children assign meaning to ... -
Children's right to consent to medical treatment and a consideration of the changes effected in the Children's Bill B70 D of 2003
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Children's rights to consent to medical treatment and the balancing of parental rights have become the focus of much debate in South Africa over the last few decades. Issues concerning the age at which children can consent ... -
Children’s experiences and perceptions of family and family resilience processes in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The family is the primary and most critical support and developmental system for children however, family challenges often prevent positive support and developmental assistance. Some families are able to manage their ... -
Children’s perceptions of the causation and prevention of childhood burn injuries
(UWC, 2011)South Africa has a high rate of children’s burn injuries with 1300 deaths annually. These burn injuries are considered preventable and South African research has identified this as a priority concern. South African childhood ... -
Children’s perceptions of the natural environment: creating child and environmentally friendly cities
(2009)A child friendly city (CFC) is the embodiment of the rights of the child manifested in the policies, programs, and laws of a city. A critical aspect in the creation of a CFC is the consideration of the natural environment ... -
Choice of language for learning and assessment: the role of learner identity and perceptions in informing these choices
(2009)South Africa, like many ex-colonial contexts finds itself confronting difficult decisions about multilingualism. The South Africa constitution recognizes eleven official languages and provides for education in these ... -
Choice of language for learning and assessment: the role of learner identity and perceptions in informing these choices.
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)South Africa, like many ex-colonial contexts finds itself confronting difficult decisions about multilingualism. The South Africa constitution recognizes eleven official languages and provides for education in these ... -
The choice of technique in the brick making industry in the Western Cape: Opportunities for establishing worker controlled enterprises in this sector.
(University of the Western Cape, 1991)The thesis focuses on the choice of technique as a key component in creating viable enterprises, including those controlled by their worker-members. A theoretical model of the choice of technique is presented, with its ... -
Christianity, education and African nationalism: an intellectual biography of Z.K. Matthews (1901-1968)
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)My study begins by looking at the ways in which ZK Matthews has been remembered. I raise questions about his legacy in the post-apartheid period, in relation to the limited ways in which he has been studied and in relation ... -
Chromium and Titanium based Stannum Nanocomposites materials as electron acceptors for next generation bulk Heterojunction photovoltaic cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Renewable energy has become the centrepiece of research in resolving the energy crisis. One of the forms of renewable energy is solar energy. This form of energy is costly to develop. Organic molecules are promising materials ... -
Chronic and transitory poverty in Nigeria: Evidence from the Nigerian general household survey
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Poverty in Nigeria has always been examined as a static phenomenon, although empirical studies established that, rather than being static, the poverty levels of individuals can change over time and people can enter and ... -
Chronic non-communicable diseases (ncds), absenteeism and workplace wellness initiatives at a consumer goods company in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of deaths worldwide and are shown to be responsible for approximately 71% of deaths globally. NCDs mainly affect individuals of working age, resulting in high sick ... -
Church and rural development: A geographical analysis of Elim
(University of the Western Cape, 1992)The pivotal role of the Moravian Church in development in Elim, a mission station situated approximately 170 kilometres southeast of Cape Town, is the central theme of this geographical analysis. The broader debate around ... -
The church and single parenting: perceptions and social support
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The goal of this study was to investigate how single parenting is perceived within the context of the churches in Kuils River and to establish if any support structures are in place to assist single parents. This research ...