Browsing Department of Anthropology/Sociology by Author "Faculty of Arts"
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Coping with violence: institutional and student responses at the University of the Western Cape
Sass, Bridgett Virginia (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This thesis is based on research conducted at the University of the Western Cape, a previously ‘coloured’ university with its beginnings rooted in the political tensions in South Africa. The university is geographically ... -
A critical analysis of the effects of tourism on cultural representation: a case study from Leboeng
Mamadi, Masete (University of the Western Cape, 2004)Cultural tourism is a vehicle for economic growth. Cultural representations are made in order to make the cultural tourism sector a more vibrant one. Given this argument, research in cultural tourism should take a critical ... -
The cutting edge: Khoe-San rock-markings at the Gestoptefontein-Driekuil engraving complex, North West Province, South Africa
Hollmann, Jeremy Charles (University of the Western Cape, 2011)The study is about the rock engravings on the wonderstone hills just outside Ottosdal, North West province, about 70km northwest of Klerksdorp. Wonderstone is remarkable rock that is smooth, shiny and very easy to mark. ... -
The effects of conflict on the youth of Mfuleni
Njomo, Louis Mosake (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Since the abolition of apartheid, levels of political violence in South Africa have dropped dramatically. However, violent conflicts in the communities are at high levels and are of grave concern. This development is far ... -
The interrelationships of violence - from the transnational to the domestic. Experiences of refugee women in Cape Town
Wanka, Ngwetoh Nchangmum (University of the Western Cape, 2008)Although gender-based violence has been identified as highly problematic in South Africa, it has not been given much scholarly attention in relation to refugee women. This study focuses on the experience of some of these ... -
Positive Muslims: a critical analysis of Muslim AIDS activism in relation to women living with HIV/AIDS in Cape Town
Ahmed, Abdul Kayum (University of the Western Cape, 2003)This research critically analysed Muslim approaches to five women with HIV/AIDS in Cape Town focussing particularly on the approach of 'Positive Muslims' - an awareness-raising and support group for Muslims living with ... -
Re-situating and shifting cultural identity in contemporary Namibia: the experience of rural-urban migrants in Katutura (Windhoek)
Nghiulikwa, Romie Vonkie (University of the Western Cape, 2008)This thesis explores the shifting cultural identities of young Owambo migrants living in Babilon, an informal settlement on the outskirts of Windhoek, Namibia. Through an investigation of their social, cultural and economic ... -
"Things were better then": an ethnographic study of the violence of everyday life and remembrance of older people in the community of Belhar"
Cloete, Allanise (University of the Western Cape, 2005)This minithesis provides an ethnographic account of the life world of older people in the community of Belhar in the Cape Peninsula, which was historically categorised as a 'coloured' community during the implementation ... -
Xhosa male circumcision at the crossroads: responses by government, traditional authorities and communities to circumcision related injuries and deaths in Eastern Cape Province
Nqeketo, Ayanda (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The aim of this thesis is to conduct an ethnographic analysis of the traditional male circumcision intervention by government, through the Application of Health Standards in Traditional Circumcision Act, No 6 of 2001, of ...