scholarly journals The relationship and interpretation of clothing behaviour and identity of African South African women in the corporate world in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Maite Modiba
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Systematic Investigation ◽  
African Women ◽  
South Africans ◽  
Corporate World ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
South African Women ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study addresses the relationship between the clothing behaviour and identity of African South African women in the corporate world, with reference to black identity and Western style of clothes. Central to these two issues the study tried to focus on the factors which may have an influence on the clothing behaviour of African South African women. Clothing as communication and factors which influence people's clothing behaviour were also covered to find out why people wear the clothes they wear. The sample consisted of African South African women (n =100) in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Research was conducted by means of a structured questionnaire. The qualitative method provided a systematic investigation of the topic. The research methods included descriptive and inferential Statistics. Three hypotheses were formulated for the investigation. Each of the clothing variables was examined relative to the hypothesized relationship. There were fifty-one clothing variables employed in the analyses. The results exhibited a need for ethnically influenced clothes for African South Africans. The findings indicate that there was symbolic meaning attached to ethnically influenced clothing and beads, and that the symbolism attached to clothing items can influence a person's clothing behaviour. Recommendations were noted and followed by the Conclusion.

A Growing Outcry of Gender-based Violence and Gender Inequality in South Africa : An Afrocentric Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-24
Author(s):  
M.C. Moreroa ◽  
M.B. Rapanyane
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Gender Inequality ◽  
African Women ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
South Africans ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
And Gender ◽  
South African Women ◽  
Global World

The two practices of gender inequality and gender-based violence (GBV) are not peculiar to South Africans, as they also affect the African continent and the Global world in different shapes and forms. Whatever happens, when these two unacceptable behaviours and/ practices take form, women often end up being discriminated, sidelined and violated. Against this backdrop, this paper analyses the state of gender inequality and GBV in South Africa and finds common features which exist between the two. The central narrative of this paper is that the two notions are, at a very faster pace, becoming subjects of considerable debate and concern. This paper argues that the two notions have depressing effects on South African women. Afrocentricity is adopted in this paper in order to relevantly and positionally reflect on the central objective.

scholarly journals #Choose to challenge - the value of women

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jabulile Ntuli
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Gender Roles ◽  
South African ◽  
African Women ◽  
South Africans ◽  
Societal Issues ◽  
South African Women ◽  
Male Superiority

I choose to challenge the value of women in a South Africa based on gender roles and socialisation, leading to female inferiority and male superiority. Some South Africans display their gender roles based on cultural, societal and psychological behaviours of being a man or a woman. Keeping this in mind may help understand specific societal issues that South African women face. This essay investigates some prominent features that societal organisation has placed on gender that may lead to more significant problems if unattended.

The Relationship between Tenure, Stress and Coping Strategies of South African Immigrants to New Zealand

1997 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 160-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hillary Bennett ◽  
Adre Boshoff ◽  
Colleen Rigby
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
South African ◽  
African Immigrants ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
South Africans ◽  
Migrant Family ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Immigration has significant psychological and social consequences for a migrant family. This study explores the adaptation of two groups of South African immigrants to life in New Zealand. Sixty-three per cent of the 72 ex-South Africans contacted, using convenience sampling, had lived in New Zealand for less than five years. The perceived difficulties related to relocating as well as the coping strategies associated with self-identified problems related to the relocation and the length of tenure in New Zealand were both qualitatively and quantitatively assessed. A problem-oriented semi-structured questionnaire and the Dimensions of Stress and Cybernetic Coping scales were used to collect the data. It appears that the longer the immigrants have been in New Zealand the less control they perceive themselves to have over the problems associated with relocation and the more likely they are to use the coping strategy of avoidance rather than actively trying to change their situation.

scholarly journals Developing a model for reducing maternal mortality in South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-277
Author(s):  
Rose Maureen Makapi Mmusi-Phetoe ◽  
Brian Barasa Masaba
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
South African ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
African Women ◽  
Hiv Status ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Area Of Concern ◽  
South African Women

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.

Unwanted Early Sexual Experiences among Belgian and South African University Women Students

2008 ◽  
Vol 103 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-112
Author(s):  
Arlynn T. Revell ◽  
A. Vansteenwegen ◽  
L. J. Nicholas
Keyword(s):  
Women Students ◽  
South African ◽  
African Women ◽  
Sexual Experiences ◽  
South Africans ◽  
University Women ◽  
South African Women

This study examined the unwanted early sexual experiences of 736 South African and 1,587 Belgian women students. The Early Sexual Experiences Checklist was administered to all consenting women students attending orientation programmes at a Belgian and a South African university. Respondents were Belgians ( M age=18.2 yr., SD =1.0) and South Africans ( M age=19.6 yr., SD = 4.1). Such experiences were found for 31.3% (231) of South African respondents and 14.2% (226) of Belgian respondents. 64% of South African women indicated that such an experience occurred only once, and 65% of Belgian women reported this also. 34% of Belgian and 32% of South African respondents reported not being bothered at all by the unwanted experience at the time the event took place; 23% of Belgian and 36% of South African respondents were extremely bothered by the experience.

scholarly journals Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Gene -308 G/A Polymorphism Modulates the Relationship between Dietary Fat Intake, Serum Lipids, and Obesity Risk in Black South African Women

2010 ◽  
Vol 140 (5) ◽  
pp. 901-907 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yael T. Joffe ◽  
Lize van der Merwe ◽  
Madelaine Carstens ◽  
Malcolm Collins ◽  
Courtney Jennings ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Serum Lipids ◽  
African Women ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Obesity Risk ◽  
Black South African ◽  
South African Women ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Necrosis Factor

scholarly journals Factors associated with unintended pregnancy among women attending a public health facility in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Firoza Haffejee ◽  
Laura O’Connor ◽  
Nalini Govender ◽  
Poovendhree Reddy ◽  
Maureen Nokuthula Sibiya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Unintended Pregnancy ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
African Women ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Antenatal Visit ◽  
Unintended Pregnancies ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
South African Women

Background: Across the globe a large proportion of pregnancies have been reported as unintended. There are no available reports from South Africa concerning the prevalence of unintended pregnancies. This study explored the prevalence of unintended pregnancies among South African women attending a public primary health care (PHC) clinic in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa. It also investigated the relationship between demographic factors, contraceptive use, substance abuse and unintended pregnancy in this setting.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among patients (n = 328) attending a PHC clinic. Participants were recruited by convenience sampling. Women who attended the clinic on their first antenatal visit were invited to participate. Participants filled out questionnaires in either English or isiZulu. Association between pregnancy and categorical variables was assessed.Results: Participants were mostly single (89.9%; n = 267), unemployed (70.8%; n = 222) with a monthly income of less than R 1 500 per month (63.8%; n = 81). Two-thirds of the women (64.33%; n = 211) had unintended pregnancies. There was a significant relationship between marital status and unintended pregnancy. Women who were married or living with their partners were more likely to have planned their pregnancies as compared with those who were single or divorced. Unemployed women were more likely to have had unintended pregnancies. No other socio-demographic factors were linked to unintended pregnancy.Conclusion: It is concluded that in this population of South African women with low education levels and low income, the prevalence of unintended pregnancies is high. These unintended pregnancies are linked to single status as well as unemployment.

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