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The participation of women in rap music: An exploratory study of the ro1e of gender discrimination
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)
This study is about the way in which men, specifically in the local context of Cape Town, dominate the rap music culture. Globally, rapping is associated with poetic lyrics that express the rappers' environment or worldview. ...
An investigation into the psychological Impact of unemployment Within a group of unemployed Working class and middle class individuals
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)
30% of the country's population are currently unemployed and this statistic is increasing
steadily. Further deterioration of the South African economy and increased
unemployment, is likely to increase social instability ...
The development of a model for continuing professional development for professional nurses in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Comparative analysis of the CPD systems internationally and nationally revealed that CPD is mandatory for some whilst for other countries it is compulsory, but not mandatory for licensing purposes. Licensing occurs on a ...
A needs assessment of a group of at-risk youth in Mitchell's plain a discourse analytic approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)
This study focused on determining and understanding the needs of a group of at-risk youth in Mitchell's Plain in order to identify the social competencies and basic life skills they require to enable them to cope with their ...
Reconceptualizing mathematics teaching and learning: Teacher learning in a realistic mathematics context
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)
In this study the construct of personal theories is used to represent the teacher's conceptions, which are interpreted as the consciously held beliefs. The teacher's personal theories encompass beliefs, images, values and ...
Evaluation of the health information systems programme (HISP) computer software programme in selected health districts of the Cape Metropole Region
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)
A user-friendly computer software programme was introduced in the Western Cape in the latter half of 1998 for the purpose of capturing the
Provincial Minimum Dataset. The programme, designed for use by ordinary health ...
The participation of men in HIV interventions: Responses from men in the Imbizo men's health project, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa.
(University of Western Cape, 2009)
The unequal balance of power between women and men, which has its roots in
gender norms, contributes to both male and female vulnerability to HIVand
sexually transmitted infections (STIs).Yet most HIV prevention activities ...
The working and living conditions of child domestic workers: A qualitative case study in Kigali City and its periphery
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
The researcher's concern for the topic was founded on the fact that previous research on child labour in Rwanda did not qualitatively explore the working and living conditions of child domestic workers in this specific ...
Comparison of Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour of Teachers and Learners Regarding a School-based Oral Health Programme in Swakopmund, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Background: Dental canes and gingivitis are reported to affect 60-90% of school children in most countries (World Health Organization, 2003). Learners in the Swakopmund district of Namibia were examined and it was found ...
The implementation of sport policies and procedures at professional sport clubs at the university of the Western Cape
(University of the Western, 2007-11)
The importance of having a structure in any sports code and following it ensures better functioning of the particular sports code. The management of sport is defined as "the study and practice involved in relation to all ...