Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Subject "Masculinity"
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An explorative study of the experiences of partners and adolescent children when the biological father is incarcerated
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Fatherhood is a role that is understood and exercised differently, but to most it infers a responsibility to provide and protect. Fatherhood is associated with manhood, in the sense that a man is expected to take on the ... -
Exploring how adolescent boys negotiate regulatory conceptions of masculinity
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Many researchers have highlighted the way in which certain masculinities are facilitative of unsafe sexual practices as well as violence in intimate realtionships. This present study is located in a broader study that ... -
Exploring the lived experiences of a sample of South African fathers who had a premature baby
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Fatherhood and masculinity have been studied globally, and these constructs are used to make sense of a variety of realities of men. In South Africa, traditional constructions of fatherhood and masculinity persist. Given ... -
Gender masculinities of present fathers: Perceptions, experiences and challenges of fathers living with children
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Fathers play a key role in the life of a child in a family. In South Africa, statistics indicate that 71% of children who have a male adult living in the family, only 36% live with their biological parents. This predicament ... -
Health care responses at retreat community health centre to cases of domestic violence
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)Abused women are confronted with many issues when seeking medical advice and when living in abusive relationships. The aim of this study was to ascertain how health care givers respond to and provide treatment to cases of ... -
Hegemonic masculinity and intimate partner abuse: A qualitative psychological study.
(University of Western Cape, 2002)The year 1994 has important historical meaning for South African citizens. The 1994 election marked the beginning of a new nation and a time of freedom and democracy. As part of the change to a democratic society, the ... -
A scoping review of male victims of intimate partner violence: a social constructionist analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Intimate partner violence (IPV) is regarded as a global public health issue. Amidst a global COVID-19 pandemic, incidents of IPV increased dramatically and has been labelled as a pandemic within itself. While a great deal ...