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Journal articles on the topic "Sexual harassment in education – Kwazulu Natal"
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Braine, Julia D., Claire Bless, and Penny M. C. Fox. "How do students perceive sexual harassment? An investigation on the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus." South African Journal of Psychology 25, no. 3 (September 1995): 140–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/008124639502500302.
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In this article the authors focus on definitions, incidence, perceptions and reactions to sexual harassment as analysed in various tertiary education institutions, including selected overseas universities, some South African universities, and most specifically in depth at the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg (UNP). Data were obtained from 1082 students on the UNP campus who responded to a questionnaire. It was found that sexual harassment in varying degrees of severity is widespread on the UNP campus and that gender and cultural differences played a part in the perception of sexual harassment and its incidence. It was also found that students are dissatisfied with the preventive actions of authorities and are ready themselves to take part in action for curbing sexual harassment on campus. The relevance of this study has been clearly demonstrated by making authorities and students aware of, for instance, circumstances conducive to sexual harassment (e.g. Rag Week, parties, weekends), and the impact of the type of accommodation on the students' experience of sexual harassment (e.g. ‘digs’ compared to parents or university residences). Based on the findings a number of recommendations for actions are made.
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Mutinta, Given, Kaymarlin Govender, Jeff Gow, and Gavin George. "An Investigation on Students’ Risky Sexual Behavior at KwaZulu-Natal University, Durban, South Africa." American Journal of Sexuality Education 8, no. 3 (July 2013): 121–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15546128.2013.828339.
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Magnani, Robert, Kate MacIntyre, Ali Mehyrar Karim, Lisanne Brown, Paul Hutchinson, Carol Kaufman, Naomi Rutenburg, Kelly Hallman, Julian May, and Anthea Dallimore. "The impact of life skills education on adolescent sexual risk behaviors in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa." Journal of Adolescent Health 36, no. 4 (April 2005): 289–304. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2004.02.025.
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Peltzer, Karl, and Shandir Ramlagan. "Safer sexual behaviours after 1 year of antiretroviral treatment in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a prospective cohort study." Sexual Health 7, no. 2 (2010): 135. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/sh09109.
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Background: As antiretroviral treatment (ART) becomes more widely available in low and middle income countries, the relationship between treatment and sexual risk behaviour in these countries has also become more important. Methods: This is a prospective study of all treatment-naϊve patients (n = 735) recruited from all three public hospitals in Uthukela health district in KwaZulu-Natal and followed up at 6 and 12 months of being on ART. Results: No evidence of increased risky sexual behaviours over time was found, from before commencing on ART, to 6 and 12 months on ART. Specifically, a significant reduction in risk taking was reported regarding sex without a condom in the past 3 months (P = 0.001) and unprotected sex with HIV-negative or unknown HIV status persons (P = 0.003). The number of sexual partners did, however, not significantly reduce over time. Some socio-demographic factors were associated with unprotected sex (being a man: odds ratio 1.7 (1.1–2.7), lower education: 0.4 (0.2–0.8)), one health factor (higher CD4 cell counts: 2.6 (1.1–6.1)) and social-behavioural factors (higher stigma: 1.2 (1.1–1.3), alcohol use at last sex: 6.9 (1.8–26.1)) and lower ART adherence: 0.5 (0.2–0.08)), while HIV knowledge (ART optimism, duration since known HIV-positive, HIV disease and treatment related knowledge), HIV symptoms and depression were not associated with unprotected sex. Conclusions: This prospective study with a large sample of persons on ART showed evidence of inhibition of risky sexual behaviours over time. Although unsafe sexual behaviours had decreased, some proportion did not practice safe sex.
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Speizer, Ilene S., Mahua Mandal, Khou Xiong, Aiko Hattori, Ndinda Makina-Zimalirana, Faith Kumalo, Stephen Taylor, Muzi S. Ndlovu, Mathata Madibane, and Andy Beke. "Methodology and Baseline Results From the Evaluation of a Sexuality Education Activity in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa." AIDS Education and Prevention 30, no. 2 (April 2018): 152–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2018.30.2.152.
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In South Africa, adolescents and young adults (ages 15–24) are at risk of HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and unintended pregnancies. Recently, the Department of Basic Education has revised its sexuality education content and teaching strategies (using scripted lessons plans) as part of its life orientation curriculum. This paper presents the methodology and baseline results from the evaluation of the scripted lesson plans and supporting activities. A rigorous cluster-level randomized design with random assignment of schools as clusters is used for the evaluation. Baseline results from grade 8 female and male learners and grade 10 female learners demonstrate that learners are at risk of HIV and early and unintended pregnancies. Multivariable analyses demonstrate that household-level food insecurity and living with an HIV-positive person are associated with sexual experience and pregnancy experience. Implications are discussed for strengthening the current life orientation program for future scale-up by the government of South Africa.
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Dlamini, S., M. Taylor, N. Mkhize, R. Huver, R. Sathiparsad, H. de Vries, K. Naidoo, and C. Jinabhai. "Gender factors associated with sexual abstinent behaviour of rural South African high school going youth in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa." Health Education Research 24, no. 3 (August 18, 2008): 450–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/her/cyn041.
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Harvey, Brian, James Stuart, and Tony Swan. "Evaluation of a Drama-in-Education Programme to Increase AIDS Awareness in South African High Schools: A Randomized Community Intervention Trial." International Journal of STD & AIDS 11, no. 2 (February 2000): 105–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/095646240001100207.
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A community intervention trial was undertaken in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa to evaluate the effectiveness of a high school drama-in-education programme. Seven pairs of secondary schools were randomized to receive either written information about HIV/AIDS or the drama programme. Questionnaire surveys of knowledge, attitude and behaviour were compared before and 6 months after the interventions. One thousand and eighty students participated in the first survey and 699 in the second. Improvements in knowledge ( P=0.0002) and attitudes ( P<0.00001) about HIV/AIDS were demonstrated in pupils at schools receiving the drama programme when compared to pupils receiving written information alone. These changes were independent of age, gender, school or previous sexual experience. In schools receiving the drama programme, sexually active pupils reported an increase in condom use ( P<0.01). It is important to provide resources to sustain such programmes and to obtain stronger evidence of effect on behaviour by measuring changes in HIV incidence.
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Mmusi-Phetoe, Rose Maureen Makapi, and Brian Barasa Masaba. "Developing a model for reducing maternal mortality in South Africa." Frontiers of Nursing 8, no. 3 (September 1, 2021): 269–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/fon-2021-0028.
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Abstract Objective High maternal mortality ratios (MMRs) remain a concern in many parts of the world, especially in developing countries like South Africa. Different models have been developed, tried, and tested worldwide, in the hope that they will reduce maternal mortality, but without much success. Methods A qualitative approach was used to conveniently select a sample of 10 women attending an antenatal clinic in a rural area, in one of the districts of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province. Data were collected by means of interviews with the women. Data were analyzed employing Burnard's content analysis approach. Results Four themes emerged: (1) age at first pregnancy; (2) birth intervals, risks in pregnancy and hospitalization; (3) the use of contraception; and (4) HIV status. All themes that emerged revealed inattention to reproductive health (RH) needs, resulting in poor RH outcomes as an area of concern. Conclusions Greater emphasis needs to be placed on meeting the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of South African women, if maternal mortality rates are to be reduced. An alternative model for reducing maternal mortality in South Africa is proposed.
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Pudifin, Sarah, and Shannon Bosch. "Demographic and Social Factors Influencing Public Opinion on Prostitution: An Exploratory Study in Kwazulu-Natal Province, South Africa." Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal/Potchefstroomse Elektroniese Regsblad 15, no. 4 (May 29, 2017): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/1727-3781/2012/v15i4a2508.
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This paper examines countervailing South African public opinion on the subject of prostitution in South Africa, and identifies the factors which might influence these attitudes. It also investigates the complex relationship between public opinion and the law. Whilst engaging in prostitution constitutes a criminal offence under the Sexual Offences Act 23 of 1957, it is generally ignored by the police, which results in a quasi-legalised reality on the ground. In recent years there has been growing demand for the decriminalisation of prostitution, and as a result the issue is currently under consideration by the South African Law Reform Commission. The Commission released a Discussion Paper on Adult ProSstitution in May 2009, and is expected to make recommendations to parliament for legal reform in this area. An exploratory survey of 512 South Africans revealed interesting correlations between opinion on prostitution and both demographic characteristics (including gender, age, race and education level) and so-called "social" characteristics (including religiosity, belief in the importance of gender equality, the acceptance of rape myths, and a belief that prostitutes have no other options). The survey reveals two key findings in respect of the attitudes of South Africans to prostitution. Firstly, an overwhelming majority of South Africans - from all walks of life - remain strongly morally opposed to prostitution, and would not support legal reforms aimed at decriminalising or legalising prostitution. Secondly, our data confirm that these views are strongly influenced by certain demographic and 'social' variables. In particular, race, gender, religiosity, cohabitation status, and socio-economic status were found to bereligiosity, cohabitation status, and socio-economic status were found to be statistically significantly related to opinions on prostitution, while other variables - particularly the belief in the importance of gender equality and the level of education - had no statistically significant relationship with tolerance of prostitution. Given that the proposed legal reforms, which will shortly be tabled before parliament, will [1]necessitate the consideration of public opinion, it is imperative that studies such as the one presented in this paper be conducted to gauge the likely response which such proposed reforms might face.
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Bhana, Deevia, and Janet Pillay. "Negotiating femininities on campus: Sexuality, gender and risk in an HIV environment." Health Education Journal 77, no. 8 (July 12, 2018): 915–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0017896918784693.
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Objective: In South Africa, Black African women between the ages of 15 and 24 years are especially vulnerable to HIV. The heterosexual transmission of the disease is exacerbated by social and cultural conditions that perpetuate gender relations of inequality. Problematic conceptualisations of femininity increase sexual risk. The objective of this article is to examine the ways in which undergraduate university Black African female students make meaning of gender and sexuality on campus and the social processes through which femininities are produced. Design: Qualitative research study. Setting: University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Method: In total, 10 in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with 25 Black African undergraduate female students aged between 18 and 24 years old. Results: Campus life was conceived as a place of heterosexual freedom, sexual enjoyment and engagement with dating relationships. Relationships were forged based on romantic notions of love and versions of femininity based on trust lead to sexual risk and unwanted pregnancy. In the context of material inequalities, ‘sugar daddy’ relationships further limited female students’ ability to negotiate safe sex. The overall climate on campus was structured along gender power inequalities. Female students feared and were victims of verbal, physical assault and sexual coercion. The lack of campus security exacerbated female students’ vulnerability to violence on campus. Conclusion: Addressing the specific meanings expressed by Black African female students on campus can help to improve the effectiveness of campus-based health education interventions promoting safe sex, gender equality and student safety.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Sexual harassment in education – Kwazulu Natal"
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Langeni, Delile Gertrude. "Self-Disclosure of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Status in Personal Relationships: Perceptions of South Africans Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4798.
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Despite enormous research on the experience of living with HIV, many questions remain regarding self-disclosure of HIV status to sexual partners by people living with HIV (PLWHIV), which is essential to reducing further infection. In this study, a phenomenological approach captured the experience of self-disclosure among South Africans living with HIV in Louwsburg, South Africa. The health belief model served as a theoretical framework, and in-depth interviews were conducted with 12 PLWHIV (8 women, 4 men) who self-disclosed their HIV status to their sexual partners. Their experiences were explored, discovering their illness, motives for self-disclosure, feelings regarding disclosing, responses of their sexual partners, their emotional reaction, and about their medical care. The themes rose from interviews showed that (a) many PLWHIV are reluctant to self-disclose until they actively experienced health issues; (b) motives for disclosure include the wish to ensure fairness; support and to empower other PLWHIV to prevent further infection; (c) feelings of disclosure are primarily relief and liberation, even though risks remain, especially for families separated by labor migration laws; (d) the response of sexual partners to disclosure varies widely; some are motivated to get tested and use condoms, decline and respond only with anger, blame, even abandonment; and (e) after accessing medical care, most PLWHIV reported support and appearing less sick, which reduces social stigma. The women were more open, forthcoming, and transparent about disclosing than men participants. Findings will assist with the creation of future health education programs aimed at creating safe environments to disclose HIV status, which may reduce community risk of contracting the virus.
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Ntuli, Thabisile Kim. "The effects of sexual harassment on rural secondary school female learners in Ndwedwe circuit, KZN." Thesis, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1421.
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Nxumalo, Thabani Israel. "The sexual harassment of unemployed and temporary P1 educators by high school principals and chairmen of school governing bodies in the Lower Umfolozi District." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2869.
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Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Education (Management), Durban Institute of Technology, 2004.This study deals with sexual harassment in the Lower Umfolozi District. The researcher investigated speculation that there was sexual harassment in the Lower Umfolozi District. The researcher discovered that there was sexual harassment of Pi temporary and unemployed educators in the Lower Umfolozi District
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Chetty, Ravani. "Gender conflict amongst adolescents at the Rossburgh High School, Durban." Thesis, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/2985.
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In 1998 the Faculty of Community and Development Disciplines (CADD) embarked on a project to
prevent and reduce crime involving school children. A needs assessment was conducted in the
three schools where the project was to have its main focus. One of the problems that came out
of the Rossburgh High School was the conflict that appeared to exist between male and female
learners at the school. Male learners were observed to 'bully' their female counterparts. Given
the high statistic of violence against women in South Africa, this seemingly 'small' problem
could have relevance later on in the lives of these adolescents. In order to intervene
successfully it was first necessary to understand the problem that existed. By means of focus
groups male and female adolescents provided information around the phenomenon. From data
obtained, it appeared that fighting was predominantly due to boyfriend/girlfriend
relationships. The problem was explored in depth and recommendations were made with regards to
intervention programmes and future research.Thesis (M.Cur.)-University of Natal, 2000.
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Subedar, Munira. "An analysis of the nature and effects of sexual harassment on secondary schoolgirls in South Africa : a case study of four co- educational schools in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/4236.
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This study investigates the nature and extent of sexual harassment of girls in four coeducational secondary schools in Pietermaritzburg. It focuses on how boys sexually harass girls; how it manifests itself; the way it is perceived by the girls and the language they use to describe it; the strategies they use to deal with it; and the effects the behaviour has on their schooling. School policies and procedures in dealing with sexual harassment, or lack thereof, will also be analysed and recommendations made for policies and strategies for educators and learners. The study locates sexual harassment as a form of gender-based violence against females and asserts that all the incidents of sexual violence, both in the public and private spheres, both overt and subtle forms, are linked because all these incidents are a manifestation of gender power inequalities. Sexual harassment at school is only part of the continuum of violence that females constantly face. The concept of a continuum enables the exploration of experiences that are subtle and covert, which are not easy to recognise, but are a key issue to be addressed if the problem of genderbased violence is to be tackled effectively. The methods used in this research process are reflective of the ethnographic case study and acknowledge the complexities of the issues involved in the research problem. Thus, it develops a complementary relationship between qualitative and quantitative components so that tools necessary for deep exploration can be provided and the perspectives of the central subjects of the study can be brought in. In-depth group interviews were conducted with at least 10 girls, from diverse backgrounds aged between 16 to 18 years, from each school and questionnaires were administered to 150 girls from the four schools to investigate the nature and effects of sexual harassment on them. School managers were interviewed about school policy on sexual harassment and procedures that have been adopted to address the problem. An analysis of the data reveals that despite the pervasiveness of the problem, it is surrounded by silence because the girls have difficulties in recognising and articulating their experiences of sexual harassment. It shows that the sexually harassing behaviour is rationalised as 'normal' whilst at the same time controlling the girls educationally, socially and emotionally Further, it shows that when gender intersects with race and class it can produce greater negative treatment for black, working class girls. The perpetrators, who are mostly males, act with impunity because the power relations inherent in the schools are gendered and, therefore, the schools are complicit in producing the inequalities in gender and power relationships that underpin sexual harassment.Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of Natal, Durban, 2003.
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Dlamini, Hloniphile Prudence. "Drama used against the abuse of women : an investigation with adolescents." Thesis, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/2983.
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Women experience abuse from their partners. Adolescent relationship abuse is the main focus of this study. The research intends to create awareness about the abuse of women, research adolescent attitudes and beliefs, challenge cultural norms that oppress women, convey assertive communication as a way out of an abusive situation. Educational theatre, aimed at the mental empowerment of the target audience, should offer a self-discovery to the audience,· and therefore, lead to a change of belief and attitude. The target audience should gain experience from a fictional situation and be prepared for a possible real life situation.Thesis (M.A.)-University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2001.
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Hamid, Alvi. "Understanding sexual risk amongst teenage mothers within the context of the HIV and AIDS pandemic." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/9358.
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HIV and AIDS is still a major problem especially in Sub Saharan Africa. The levels of new infections are still relatively high which implies that the numerous national and international efforts to curb the transmission of HIV are not having the desired effect. Furthermore, the accelerated rate of teenage pregnancy is also indicative of the failure of these efforts. The high teenage pregnancy rate suggests that many teenagers do not practise safe sex. This could be attributed to the many pressures teenagers experience regarding sex and sexuality. Teenage mothers are likely to experience the same or double, the pressure and I was curious to understand their stance on unsafe sex practises especially after having a baby. This research study elicits an understanding of how these young mothers construct, present and negotiate their sexuality within the context of the HIV and AIDS pandemic. Issues of sex and sexuality in relation to gender roles, gender identities, constructions of sexuality and teenage motherhood were investigated. The findings reveal two key points: regret inspires determination to succeed and that love and romance are dominant discourses in the construction of sexual risk among teenage mothers within the context of the HIV and AIDS pandemic. All the teenage mothers in this research study indicated that completion of their studies should have taken priority to motherhood. Even though most of the participants in this study acknowledge that love and romance are essential, they are now more cautious and either abstains from sex or practise safe sex. This research study has found that the hardship and responsibilities associated with motherhood have served to motivate these participants to change their risky sexual behaviour and verifies Burr’s (2003) social constructionist perspective by showing how identity is fluid and context dependent, relying on social interactions and experiences.Theses (M.Ed.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2012.
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Jairam, Linda Visvaranie. "Child sexual abuse : a construct reconsidered." Thesis, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/6242.
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It has become increasingly apparent to those in the field of child protection that there has
been considerable progress in the campaign to protect children from sexual abuse. The last
three decades of the twentieth century saw a burgeoning of research into the phenomenon of
child sexual abuse (CSA). There have been considerable advances in research at all levels ―
epidemiology, aetiology, definition and recognition, pathogenesis, prognosis, treatment and
prevention of CSA (Leventhal, 2003). Empirical research on CSA has gained currency over
the years. Empirical research assumes that everyone knows and agrees on what CSA is. This
‘knowing’ of CSA has become so deeply embedded in language, culture, laws, policies,
practices and institutions that some of these ideas have become accepted truths.
Despite this sense of ‘knowing’ that many have in relation to CSA, the majority of children in
the world still remain at risk and sexually abused children are fundamentally no better off
today than they were 100 years ago. This study, therefore, raised questions concerning the
knowledge most people have in relation to CSA, especially those with professional
knowledge in particular fields related to it. The study examined professional knowledge
about CSA as articulated through trained practitioners in particular fields related to it. It also
raised questions concerning the epistemological origins of and the frames of reference
underpinning their knowledge of CSA, the assumptions and judgements upon which their
knowledge is based, and whether this knowledge best serves the interests of children in the
twenty-first century.
The underlying premise of the study is that the act of constructing CSA and creating
knowledge about it is social and political. Representing a social problem in a particular way
requires power. Professionals in a revered field of knowledge, such as education, health or
the law, command power and are significant voices that contribute to our understanding of
CSA. Fundamentally, this study focused on the discourses that six trained practitioners (three
school counsellors, a chief medical officer, a social worker and a police official from the
Child Protection Unit) in particular fields related to CSA in the Central Durban area utilised
in their constructions of CSA, and what functions these discourses serve. In South Africa they
form an integral part of the country’s inter-departmental initiatives (health, education, justice
and the police service) in its integrated and multidisciplinary approach to preventing abuse.
These practitioners are professionals in revered fields of knowledge, such as education, health
and law, and are significant voices that contribute to our understanding of CSA. Knowledge
of how they construct CSA is vital because their constructions circulate within the broader
community, are supported by various institutions and become the official or normative
understanding of CSA.
Through the use of in-depth, open-ended questionnaires with these six purposively selected
trained practitioners and the analysis of two CSA case documents from a hospital in the
Central Durban area, the study addressed two pertinent questions: what discourses do trained
practitioners in the field of CSA utilise in their constructions of CSA, and what functions do
these discourses serve?
The results suggest a complex interplay of dominant discourses that are based on bio-psychosocial
and medico-legal constructs. The results also suggest that while the field of CSA is
dominated by these deeply embedded discourses that often act as barriers to other ways of
understanding CSA, trained practitioners also utilised unscientific and irrational orientations
in understanding this complex phenomenon. Considering the findings, it is imperative that
these epistemic gazes established by these dominant positions be challenged, grounded
alternatives be provided that are consistent with the realities of CSA, and concerted efforts be
made toward a paradigm shift in the way CSA is conceptualised, if we are to serve the best
interests of children. Children surely deserve no less.Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Edgewood, 2011.
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Ramadhin, Rokshma. "Sexual cultures amongst young Indians in Chatsworth." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/8819.
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In South Africa, HIV and AIDS is a crisis particularly for young women between the ages of
15-24. HIV and AIDS is gendered disease and its spread is heterosexual. The effects of the
disease have led to an increasing examination of what sexual and gendered identities mean
for young people. Using individual and focus-group interviews, this study explores young
people’s sexual cultures amidst the backdrop of HIV and AIDS. It focuses on the ways in
which young Indian men and women (aged 16-17) in a low to middle income context in
Chatsworth, Durban, construct heterosexual relationships. The study explores how this
selected group of learners navigate themselves as sexual subjects in the context of sexual
passions and sexual risk. The study focuses on relationship cultures, sexual risk and the ways
in which gender is constructed in heterosexual relationships. Currently we know very little of
young people’s heterosexual relationships and in particular, we know very little of young
Indian sexualities. In the context of sexual risk taking and broader concerns about sexual
health, young people’s perceptions about sex and sexuality are important. Insight into how
the youth understand gender and sexuality is necessary for addressing educational strategies
in sexuality education, Life Orientation and HIV/AIDS education in South Africa.Thesis (M.Ed.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2010.
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Firmin, Cleo R. "The construction of sexual and gendered identities amongst coloured school girls." Thesis, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/6114.
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This study aims to explore how young coloured girls, aged 16-17, give meaning to sexuality.
Coloured girls’ are often marginalised in South African research and debate around gender
and sexuality. This study focuses on coloured girls in two different social and economic
contexts in Durban. The one context is Wentworth which remains a predominantly coloured
working class area. The other is a middle class former white area in Glenwood Durban. The
study draws on qualitative research using interview methods to focus on eight girls in these
two areas. Three of the girls emerged from Glenwood whilst five others live in Wentworth.
The aim of the study was to understand the ways in which class impacted on their meanings
of sexuality. Gender, race and class are intertwined social constructs which assist in the
formulation of sexual identities. This study investigated the similarities and differences
between the two groups of coloured girls. They differed in relation to: their mindsets
regarding everyday life, for example the girls from Glenwood interacted with boys from all
four racial groups and had a better understanding of their different cultures. The girls from
Wentworth found boys from racial groups other than coloured more attractive due to lack of
knowledge of them. Thus the girls from Glenwood were open to multi-racial relationships
whilst the girls from Wentworth were afraid to do so, as they would be subject to ridicule
from the community. In Wentworth ones status is defined by clothing, cash and cars and in
order for these young girls to be successful in this community they must affiliate themselves
with boys/men who can provide such things; even if they come at a high price. In this study
the girls were similar in that they all wanted to be independent, wanted to finish school, find
good jobs, and buy their own cars, thus we see the feminine agency of coloured girls from
two different socio-economic contexts.Thesis (M.Ed.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Edgewood, 2011.