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The depiction of women in the verbal text of a junior secondary Malawian history textbook – an analysis
(The South African Society for History Teaching (SASHT) under the auspices of the School of Basic Sciences, Vaal Triangle Campus, North-West University, 2016)
This article analyses the depiction of women in the verbal text of a history
textbook used at junior secondary school level in Malawi. The focus falls on
how women are depicted in the textbook and why they are depicted ...
“Skep julle kommando’s in reddingslaers om! Een vir almal, almal vir elkeen!”: Die Ossewa-Brandwag se maatskaplike beleid van Sosiale Volksorg, 1943-1952
(School for Basic Sciences, Vaal Triangle Campus, North-West University, 2015)
Established as an organisation with the aim to influence all aspects of Afrikaner
life, the Ossewa-Brandwag (OB) made an impact on the lives of thousands of
Afrikaners between 1939 and 1954. At the very start the movement ...
Natal Afrikaner women and the South African War (1899-1902)
(School for Basic Sciences, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, Vanderbijlpark, 2021)
In this article, the variety of experiences of Natal Afrikaner women as British
subjects who were related by blood and culture to the Boers of the Republics of
the Transvaal and the Orange Free State, with which the ...
Reformulating identity in post war Mozambique: Sexuality and initiation of women in the Pafuri Triangle
(School for Basic Sciences, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, Vanderbijlpark, 2020)
This paper explores the initiation of women – or Vukhomba – in Pafuri, Mozambique. As historical literature illustrates, this is an event that is linked to the repression and regulation of sexuality by colonialists, ...
Impact of women’s participation on village savings and loan on children’s nutritional diversity in rural Chimanimani in Zimbabwe
(OASIS, 2021)
The prevalence of malnutrition in children below the age of 5 years in rural Zimbabwe, resulting
from low income and the inability to meet food and medical expenses, marks huge disparities
between rich and poor households. ...
Silenced and Invisible Historical Figures in Zambia: An Analysis of the Visual Portrayal of Women in Senior Secondary School History Textbooks
(South African Society for History Teaching (SASHT) under the patronage of the Department of Humanities Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria, 2021)
Despite their significant contribution to the country’s historical development, women’s
influence is commonly underestimated and ignored in Zambian history literature.
Subsequently, their role remains undocumented in ...
Social protection instruments and women workers in the informal economy : a Southern African perspective
(PER/PELJ, 2021)
The world of work has changed and in some instances a
realisation now exists that certain forms of work are a reality and
not a passing occurrence, and it is of the utmost importance that
international regulation provides ...
Progressive realisation of Muslim family law : the case of Tunisia
(PER/PELJ, 2019)
From the time when women's rights were not placed high on the agenda of any state to the time when women's rights are given top priority, Tunisia's gender-friendly legislation requires a fresher look. One would be forgiven ...
Property rights of Nigerian women at divorce : a case for a redistribution order
(PER/PELJ, 2020)
In Nigeria, marriage is hardly conceived as a partnership of equals in relation to the property rights of spouses during marriage and at divorce. This is because the Nigerian courts do not redistribute property at divorce. ...
Gender mainstreaming in the urban space to promote inclusive cities
(AOSIS, 2022)
The roles of urban spaces in promoting people’s social experiences and interactions,
and access to green spaces, are critical for long-term community building. While gender
balance occurs in the use of metropolitan spaces, ...