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Carr, Elizabeth P. "Community and land attachment of Chagga women on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania /." Diss., CLICK HERE for online access, 2004. http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/ETD/image/etd424.pdf.

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Crittenden, Alyssa Noelani. "Allomaternal care and juvenile foraging among the Hadza implications for the evolution of cooperative breeding in humans /." Diss., [La Jolla] : University of California, San Diego, 2009. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ucsd/fullcit?p3356207.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, San Diego, 2009.<br>Title from first page of PDF file (viewed July 2, 2009). Available via ProQuest Digital Dissertations. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 119-138).

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Durán, Lucy. "Stars and songbirds Mande female singers in urban music, Mali 1980-99 /." Boston Spa, U.K. : British Library Document Supply Centre, 1999. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?did=1&uin=uk.bl.ethos.340348.

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Sijadu, Zameka Paula. "Persuasive messages of women in Xhosa." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/5309.

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Thesis (MA (African Languages))--University of Stellenbosch, 2010.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to explore interpersonal persuasive messages of Xhosaspeaking women. The findings suggest that the majority of attempts at interpersonal persuasion take place in close and often personal relationships. The findings further show that the majority of Xhosa-speaking women tend to persuade those they are familiar with, such as husbands, children, siblings and friends. Specific cultural aspects also influence the persuasive messages of these women, such as collectivism, indirectne

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Hauser, Tabitha Nicole. "Listening and learning toward authentic spirituality for Dioula-speaking women in Cote d'Ivoire /." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 2002. http://www.tren.com.

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Rathbun, Tiffani. "The psychological effects of war on women in Uganda." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 2008. http://www.tren.com/search.cfm?p090-0356.

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Musandu, Phoebe A. "Daughter of Odoro Grace Onyango and African women's history /." Oxford, Ohio : Miami University, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=miami1152280364.

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Bragg, Susan. "Marketing the 'modern' negro : race, gender, and the culture of activism in the NAACP, 1909-1941 /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/10337.

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Talle, Aud. "Women at a loss : changes in Maasai pastoralism and their effects on gender relations." Doctoral thesis, Stockholm : Dept. of Social Anthropology, University of Stockholm, 1988. http://dds.crl.edu/CRLdelivery.asp?tid=11964.

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Fair, Alexandra Kathryn. "“THE PEOPLE WHO NEED US READ BETWEEN THE LINES”: THE FACES OF EUGENIC IDEOLOGY IN THE POST-WWII UNITED STATES." Miami University / OhioLINK, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1556874590527973.

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Losinsky, Rory. "Cognitive-behavioural treatment of essential hypertension in an urban Xhosa woman: a case study." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002519.

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Essential hypertension has a complex and multiple biological, psychological and social aetiology and remains one of the most serious physical disorders affecting the Black population of South Africa today. Pharmacological treatment has been the predominant approach to blood pressure reduction, but considering that the greater part of essential hypertension has its origin in biobehavioural and cognitive functioning a non-pharmacological treatment approach to essential hypertension is receiving extensive interest both in research and therapeutic practice. This study attempted to implement a spec

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Obu-Anukam, Angela Ngozi. "The power of the silenced women, agency and conscientization in the Igbo church /." Chicago, IL : Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2007. http://dx.doi.org/10.2986/tren.033-0863.

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Doherty, Deborah A. "Maasai pastoral potential : a study of ranching and Narok District, Kenya." Thesis, McGill University, 1987. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=39222.

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The socio-economic conditions which affect development in general, and group ranching in particular, among the Maasai of Narok District, Kenya are analyzed. Systems of relationships between Maasai social units are examined to demonstrate how different individuals and groups within Maasai society, each with a diversity of vested interests, react to the opportunities and disadvantages offered them by imposed development programs and altered ecological conditions.<br>A single group ranch, Rotian OlMakongo, is the focus of intensive study. Maasai on this ranch, which is located in a semi-high pote

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Rabothata, Thambatshira Tannie. "Women abuse as expressed in Tshivenda female songs." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/892.

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Thesis (Ph.D. (African Languages)) --University of Limpopo, 2005<br>This study investigates the expression of women abuse through female songs. Groups of singers from twenty-two communities were listened to during the study. A qualitative analysis was undertaken. Songs obtained from secondary sources, were compared and analysed in the same way in which those obtained from the singers themselves were analysed. In particular, the usefulness of these singing groups was examined. It was found that most of the women who are experiencing abuse of some kind, derive perceived social support from fello

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Chimbandi, Prisca Ruvimbo. "The experienced reality of married Shona women : the impact of their husband's sexual practices on them and the relationship." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/86213.

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Thesis (MPhill)--Stellenbosch University, 2014.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Given the impact that culture has on individuals‟ behaviour and the relation that behaviour especially sexual behaviour has with the spread of HIV/AIDS, the research took a look at the Shona culture and the impact that the married Shona men and their sexual practices had on their wives and the overall relationship/marriage. Interviews were conducted with married Shona women with the aim of getting recent information on the Shona culture and the practices of married Shona men so as to establish the levels of risk and the unco

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Onsongo, Francis Omweri. "Fertility decline among Abagusii women : the application of an adapted proximate determinants model." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1019924.

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The primary objective of this thesis is to account for the fertility decline among Abagusii women in South-western Kenya. The motivation behind the study was based on the fact that the fertility trends associated with this group of people had not been studied before. This is surprising because the Abagusii recorded one of the world's highest total fertility rates of 10.4 in 1979 (Omosa 1994; Osiemo 1986; Oucho 1990), but has also experienced significant fertility decline. The total fertility rate in 2004 stood at 4.7, (Anyara 2009). The analytical framework that is adopted is Stover's (1998) a

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Afari-Twumasi, Lucy. "Traditional and cultural practices and the rights of women : a study of widowhood practices among the Akans in Ghana." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/2844.

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The study investigates the human rights violations that underlie widowhood practices in Cape Coast and Komenda in the Central Region of Ghana. Review of the relevant literature on widowhood practices suggests that widowhood practices are a global cultural phenomenon, which is not confined to Sub-Sahara Africa. A survey of relevant studies on the phenomenon suggests that there are two competing perceptions on African widowhood practices: (1) a dominant negative perspective and (2) a minor positive perspective. The dominant negative perspective, which receives overwhelming research attention, fo

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Mntanga, Overman Mziwakhe. "A critical analysis of the portrayal of women in some selected Xhosa dramas." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1030.

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This thesis entitled “a critical analysis of the portrayal of women in some selected Xhosa dramas”, endeavours to examine the effect of gender inequality. Women who are iv submissive toward some cultural aspects. It endeavours to give a critical analysis of women’s self assertion in some selected Xhosa dramas. According to the findings in this study, in African tradition women like to enforce patriarchy upon younger women. Older women feel that they have the duty of passing on cultural practices from generation to generation. Everything from manner of dress, posture, appropriate seating positi

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Liebenberg, Alida. "Authority, avoidances and marriage: an analysis of the position of Gcaleka women in Qwaninga, Willowvale District, Transkei." Thesis, Rhodes University, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1002663.

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Authority as it operates in the daily lives of married women in Gcaleka society is reinforced and maintained by a body of avoidances which women need to observe during their married lives. Avoidances constitute part of the control system in the society whereby wives are being 'kept in their place'. Avoidances do not only restrict her, but also safeguard her position and her interests. Lines of authority emerge through the process of interaction; the structure reveals itself as avoidances are acted out in time and space. This study was conducted in Qwaninga, an administrative area in the coasta

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Dowling, Tessa. "Isihlonipho sabafazi : the Xhosa women's language of respect : a sociolinguistic exploration." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14268.

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Bibliography: leaves 166-172.<br>Isihlonipho Sabafazi (the Xhosa women's language of respect) is a language in which syllables occurring in the names of menfolk are avoided by women. Thie thesis attempts to place the practice in it social context by applying both descriptive and analytical methodologies. The thesis include a literature survey and a critique on the dynamics of gender and language. The results of interviews conducted in three areas, one urban and two rural, are analysed and tabulated. A glossary of substitute words is included.

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Chitakure, John. "Domestic violence among the Shona of Zimbabwe the Roman Catholic Church's role in combating it /." Chicago, IL : Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.2986/tren.033-0835.

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Boikhutso, Rantsae Abner. "Qualitative analysis of the perceptions of affirmative action beneficiaries in South African parastatals." Diss., Pretoria : [s.n.], 2004. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-03162005-143810.

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Snively, Judith. "Female bodies, male politics : women and the female circumcision controversy in Kenyan colonial discourse." Thesis, McGill University, 1994. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=26124.

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At the end of the 1920s in Kenya, Protestant Missionaries, government authorities and Christian Kikuyu clashed when missionaries sought to prohibit female circumcision among their adherents. The mission discourse emphasised the negative moral and physical effects of female circumcision on individual women, while that of the government stressed the function of female circumcision in maintaining the body-politic. The colonial discourse, as whole, is marked by a striking division between issues concerning women and those deemed political. Thus, women seldom appear as actors in historical narrativ

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Baird, Pauline Felicia. "Towards A Cultural Rhetorics Approach to Caribbean Rhetoric: African Guyanese Women from the Village of Buxton Transforming Oral History." Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1458317632.

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Alexander, Kenneth Cooper. "Developing and Sustaining Political Citizenship for Poor and Marginalized People: The Evelyn T. Butts Story." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1566483543046846.

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Graham, Charlene Jeanette. "Coloring an investigation of racial identity politics within the Black Indian community /." unrestricted, 2007. http://etd.gsu.edu/theses/available/etd-11272007-165502/.

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Thesis (M.A.)--Georgia State University, 2007.<br>Title from file title page. Denise A. Donnelly, committee chair; Elisabeth O. Burgess, Joseph B. Perry, committee members. Electronic text (105 p.) : digital, PDF file. Description based on contents viewed Apr. 1, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 91-97).

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Vijfhuizen, C. "'The people you live with' gender identities and social practices, beliefs and power in the livelihoods of Ndau women and men in a village with an irrigation scheme in Zimbabwe /." Harare, Zimbabwe : Weaver Press, 2002. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/52525519.html.

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Lambert, Jade Maia. "Ama Ata Aidoo's Anowa performative practice and the postcolonial subject /." Connect to this document online, 2005. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=miami1133810135.

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Thesis (M.A.)--Miami University, Dept. of Theatre, 2005.<br>Title from first page of PDF document. Document formatted into pages; contains [1], iv, 57 p. Includes bibliographical references (p. 56-57).

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Sarja, Karin. ""Ännu en syster till Afrika" : Trettiosex kvinnliga missionärer i Natal och Zululand 1876–1902." Doctoral thesis, Uppsala universitet, Teologiska institutionen, 2002. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-2876.

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In Natal and Zululand Swedish missions had precedence through the Church of Sweden Mission from 1876 on, the Swedish Holiness Mission from 1889 on, and the Scandinavian Independent Baptist Union from 1892 on. Between 1876 and 1902, thirty-six women were active in these South African missions. The history of all these women are explored on an individual basis in this, for the most part, empirical study. The primary goal of this dissertation is to find out who these women missionaries were, what they worked at, what positions they held toward the colonial/political situation in which they worked

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Jolly, Rachel. "Co-engaged learning : Xhosa women's narratives on traditional foods." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003331.

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This interpretive case study examines Grahamstown East Xhosa women's narratives on the nutritional value of traditional foods. It reviews reflexive learning interactions apparent in the co-engaged narratives of food preparation practices. The research design incorporates methods of reflective co-engagement through which a small team of women were approached as 'co-researchers' in order to work together on shared, local knowledge capital and nutrition concerns. It draws on findings generated using a combination of semi-structured interviews, cooking demonstrations, videography, photographs and

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Asiedu, Gladys Barkey. "“Once it’s your sister, they think it’s in the bloodline”: impact of HIV/aids- related stigma in Ghana." Diss., Kansas State University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/6698.

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Doctor of Philosophy<br>Department of Family Studies and Human Services<br>Karen S. Myers-Bowman<br>The purpose of this study was to conduct a phenomenological inquiry into the impact HIV/AIDS-related stigma has on People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) and their family members in Ghana and the overall relationship family members have with PLHA. The study explored the concept of stigma in the Ghanaian context, ways in which it is expressed, factors influencing HIV- related stigma and its consequences on both PLHA and their family members. Strategies that PLHA and their family members consider fo

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Ondiek, Concellia Aoko. "The persistence of female genital mutilation (FGM) and its impact on women's access to education and empowerment : a study of Kuria district, Nyanza province, Kenya." Thesis, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4121.

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The overall policy goal of education for the Kenyan Government is the provision of education and training to all Kenyans as it is fundamental to the Government’s overall development strategy. This emphasis means that every Kenyan has the right to education and training no matter his/her socio-economic status. The Government has therefore allocated substantial resources and there has been notable achievements attained, but the sector still faces major challenges related to access, equity, and quality amongst others (Session paper no. 1 2005:2). One of these major challenges to access is the exi

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Ntombela, Bongani. "Conformity: visual reflection on the social and cultural life of Nguni women." Diss., 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19793.

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Text in English<br>This study is a reflection on the culture and social life of Nguni women. The research is the interpretation and representation of how the Nguni culture and social values emerge as source of identity not a simple act of conformity. The manifestation of cultural values is presented through a body of artworks. The artworks seek to expose the complex nature of deep social bonds. These bonds are responsible for the creation of the ultimate value of aesthetic experience within a social and ethical context. The analysis addresses the significance and symbolic nature of traditional

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El, Jack Amani. "In the name of development : conflict, displacement and gender transformation in Sudan /." 2008. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:NR39005.

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Thesis (Ph.D.)--York University, 2008. Graduate Programme in Women's Studies.<br>Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 274-288). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:NR39005

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Rycroft, Vanessa. "South African history painting : reinterpretation by women artists." Thesis, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/5723.

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The title of this thesis 'South African History Painting : Reinterpretation By Women Artists' indicated that the focus was to be on South African history painting. As the research progressed, however, it became apparent that the initial title did not encompass a broad enough spectrum. Therefore a more suitable title for this dissertation is 'A Visual Reinterpretation Of Aspects Of South African History By Women Artists: Penelope Siopis and Philippa Skotnes'. It is the intention of this dissertation to examine the way in which two contemporary South African women artists namely, Penelope Siopis

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Lange, Mary Elizabeth. "Women reading the Gariep River, Upington : structured inclusion." Thesis, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1637.

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This research project focuses on the application of a structured inclusive approach to the use of ethnography for the interpretation of rock art. The geographical research location is the Upington area north of the Orange/Gariep River. Both tangible and intangible heritage are explored using a multiple intelligence theoretical framework including auto ethnographic, ecosystemic methodology. The study is embedded in constructivist educational theory, which builds on the researcher and others' previous knowledge and research. The intangible heritage is made up of oral narratives about a Water Sna

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Nwihia, Catherine Nyambura. "A theological analysis of African proverbs about women : with reference to proverbs from Gikuyu people of central Kenya." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1767.

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This dissertation on, "A theological analysis of African proverbs about Women with reference to proverbs from Gikuyu people," is set on the premise that there is a need for a new cultural hermeneutics that will move towards the deconstruction of the wrong attitudes against African women; that are experienced through some (African) proverbs; that have continued to misinform and misdirect the society. Seen from this perspective, the study boldly proposes that there is need to move towards conscientizing the society on the necessity for a change of attitude in order to redeem it from the typecast

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Mensah-Aborampah, Osei. "Women in transition : a socio-religious study of the changing role of rural Hlubi women." Diss., 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/17435.

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The study examines the socio-religious role of women in traditional African societies using the Hlubi of Qumbu, Transkei as a case study. Qualitative methodology was used to look at Hlubi women holistically in their past and the situations in which they find themselves today. Primary sources of African traditional religion such as myths, proverbs and taboos were also used in assessing the socio-religious role of Hlubi women. The following observations were made about Hlubi women: 1. They do not constitute an homogenous group. 2. Sexual division of labour allocates to women the responsi

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Masuku, Norma. "Perceived oppression of women in Zulu folklore: a feminist critique." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1933.

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In this thesis, the research focuses on the role and presentation of women in Zulu traditional literature. Employing feminism as a literary canon, the research investigates whether the perceived oppression of Zulu women is reflected in such Zulu folklore. The research aims to establish whether or not folklore was used as a corrective measure or avenue of correcting gender imbalances. This dissertation proceeds from the premise that the traditional Zulu society or culture attached to women certain stereo-typical images which projected them as witches, unfaithful people, unfit marriage partne

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Mwaniki, Lydia Muthoni. "The impact of the church on the development of the identity of an African Christian woman : a case study of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Diocese of Kirinyaga, 1910-1999." Thesis, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/3531.

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This study focuses on the contribution of the church to the development ofthe identity of a Gikuyu woman. Opposition to the suppression of women by culture has become a strong social, political and religious conviction. There is a growing number of men and women in Africa who are concerned about the marginal status of women. In traditional African society, the experience of women was that of subjugation, exploitation and control by men. These experiences are persistent even today because most African cultures are still patriarchal. This study therefore seeks to establish and evaluate how far t

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Mkhwanazi, Nomthandazo Annaglad. "Ukubaluleka kwemvunulo yomdabu osikompilweni lwabantu besifazane abangamazulu basendaweni yakwanobamba (Weenen) KwaZulu-Natali." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/9893.

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Lolu cwaningo lugxile ekubalulekeni kwemvunulo yomdabu osikompilweni lwabantu besifazane abangamaZulu basendaweni yakwaNobamba. Imvunulo yomdabu ayembathelwa ukwemboza umzimba kuphela, kodwa ngokwesiko, ihlukanisa abesifazane ngokobuzwe nangokwezigaba zokukhula. Ingane engakathombi ayivunuli njengomuntu osethombile okungaba itshitshi noma iqhikiza. Ongakagcagci akavunuli njengosegcagcile yena obonakala ngokufaka isicholo nangokubhinca isidwaba ukuhlonipha umyeni wakhe nabasemzini (Msimang, 1975: 173). Ipharadaymu eqondayo yiyona eyasetshenziswa kulolu cwaningo. UMazibuko (2008: 68) uthi ngokwe

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Ntshangase, Mpumelelo C. "Some gendered African ritual practices : the case of impepho (an indigenous African plant)." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/6349.

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This research work is about rituals practice, with specific reference to burning of impepho (an indigenous African Plant) and how this practice excludes women in general. Impepho is an indigenous African plant that, once dried, is burnt in order to communicate with one’s ancestors. Impepho is well-known to the majority of Sub Saharan Africans as it is used to communicate with their ancestors and it is also used by traditional healers to communicate with the deceased. It is used in various ceremonies, as well as in traditional feasts, when chickens, goats or cows are offered to the ancestors. T

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Smith, Arlette Miller. "Speaking the song, spreading the word, lifting the people : the reimagination of community through vocal music activism /." 2005. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3173641.

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Sapiencia, Chisadza. "The place and role of women as depicted in proverbs among the Karanga culture of Zaka district in Zimbabwe." Diss., 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/26528.

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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 116-131)<br>This study investigates the place of the Shona-Karanga women as reflected in Shona proverbs concerning women. Reviewed literature covers the world, African and Zimbabwean perspectives on women. It discusses and examines changes in the role and status of Shona –Karanga women in the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial periods. The study examines men’s attitude towards women, women’s attitude towards themselves and women’s responsibilities in Shona-Karanga communities in relation to Shona proverbs. Proverbial statements discussed

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Obwoge, Beatrice Kemunto Charity. "A lexico-semantic analysis of EkeGusii circumcision social varieties." Diss., 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/14485.

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The study is based on the lexical choices in the social context of EkeGusii circumcision and the meaning of the various lexical items used in the social context of circumcision and gender differentiation in the choice of the lexicon of EkeGusii circumcision. This special variety is also used within EkeGusii standard variety but when used in the context of circumcision, the meaning of the lexical items is understood based on context. It is believed that language embodies traditional values and that these values are socially conditioned. This study considers the social conditioning of the circum

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Nkosi, Promise Makhosazane. "Ukwaluka/ukusoka : a gender analysis of the symbolism of male circumcision as perceived by amaXhosa men and women in Clermont." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/4246.

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Male circumcision evokes emotive responses with those who either support or oppose the practice. It is an area of human interaction that has remained outside the public arena as a result of cultural taboos, but has increasingly come under public scrutiny due to the deaths of young boys as a result of unhygienic circumcision. Some taboos raise the spectre of death over anybody who dares to divulge the secrets of the ritual to outsiders. Male circumcision has resulted in public debates due to death and fatalities of some boys who undergo the ritual, but not much has been done to investigate the

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"The effects of biblical and cultural patriarchy on the lives of married Damara women in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN)." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/161.

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This study aims to analyse the links between patriarchy in the bible, the Damara culture, and the ecclesiological practices of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCN). Using empirical research (interviews) and socio-historical methodology, the study demonstrates how biblical patriarchy affects married Damara women and evaluates the consequent roles of women in the religious context of the church, in the light of the biblical and cultural patriarchy which Damara women are subjected to.<br>Thesis (M.Th.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2007.

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Baloyi, E. M. "Nxopaxopo wa nkucetelo wa ndhavuko eka vutlhokovetseri bya Magaisa, J.M. na Marhanele, M.M. ehenhla ka vavasati." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/3311.

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Thesis (M.A. (African Languages)) -- University of Limpopo, 2013<br>This research focuses on the analysis of poems on the portrayal of women by the two Xitsonga poets: Magaisa, J.M., Mihloti and Xikolokolo Nguvu, ya Pitori and Marhanele, M.M. Vumunhu bya Phatiwa and Swifaniso swa Vutomi. The main focus will be on the influence of Xitsonga culture on their portrayal of women, basing the argument on what the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996 says. In Chapter 1, there is a problem statement, aims of the study, rationale for the study, the significance of the study, th

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Gumede, Mzuyabonga Amon. "Izigiyo as performed by Zulu women in the KwaQwabe community in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/879.

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This study investigates the content of izigiyo (specified personified solo dance songs) texts that Zulu women perform at social occasions in KwaQwabe, a rural area near KwaDukuza (Stanger) in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Though this study focuses on izigiyo, the KwaQwabe have different oral performances that are performed at specific social occasions. In the KwaQwabe area there lives people who practise subsistence farming. The common crops that they (especially women) grow are maize, beans, groundnuts and imifino (herbs). The cattle and goats that the KwaQwabe men keep are mostly sla

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Jolly, Rachel. "Co-engaged learning : Xhosa women's narratives on traditional foods /." 2006. http://eprints.ru.ac.za/929/.

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