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Women leadership in governance networks. A case study of Site-B in Khayelitsha
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
In this mini-thesis I explore the connection between women in the community and women leaders specifically in the Site B Section of Khayelitsha. I investigate amongst other, the social, environmental and economic challenges ...
An assessment of women’s participation in agricultural production: a case study of Marange Irrigation Scheme in Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Agriculture is the chief economic activity in many rural communities and women who make up the majority of the rural dwellers play a focal role in this sector. Despite efforts aimed at promoting women’s rights and ensuring ...
Work-life balance among IT executives in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
There has been research completed on work-life balance with a focus on women, but very little
research focussed on senior management positions and especially in the IT Industry. With
technology evolving at the pace that ...
Affirmative action policy and practice in the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development with particular respect to gender
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
This research report set out to provide an evaluation of the progress made by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development with respect to affirmative action and employment equity, and particularly with respect ...
Work-family conflict among women from a collectivistic culture
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
This study investigated how Work-Family Conflict was related to Role Salience and Job level (investigated in terms of the amount of job demand and job control associated with different job levels) among women from a ...
An investigation of the barriers that impede the career advancement of women in management
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
The aim of this study was to investigate the barriers that impede the career advancement of women at an auditing firm in the Western Cape. These include internal and external barriers. More specifically, the study aimed ...
Why variations in breastfeeding rates in rural and urban South Africa?: The case of Valencia and White River, Mpumalanga
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Breastfeeding plays a pivotal role in the baby's growth and development. Following the benefits of breastfeeding to both the mother and the child, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that infants be exclusively ...
The intersectionality of women’s access to sexual and reproductive health services and information in Ismailia, Egypt
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Background: Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is a right that should be guaranteed to every
woman worldwide in order to have a healthy and safe sex life. In most Arab countries, including
Egypt, there are different ...
The role of land reform in addressing women empowerment in the rural communal area of Nqandu, Eastern Cape, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Endless debates on the land reform policy and the ‘radical’ proposed strategy of expropriating privately-owned land without compensation had South Africans questioning the effects of the strategy, and the unpopular decision ...
Women, empowerment and the reduction of social injustice in private and public spheres: A case of Gatesville, Athlone
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The research question for this study focused on women’s mobilisation in the community of
Gatesville, Athlone, and whether and how they are challenging the gendered structures within
both their homes (private sphere) and ...