Pub Date : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.31920/2634-3622/2022/v11n4a1
Lindokuhle Precious Hlatshwayo, Busisiwe Mashaba, Omphile Mathuloe, Sakhiseni Joseph Yende
This research aims to examine and analyse some of the problems that women in leadership positions face in South African higher education. Women have been denied leadership positions in higher education. This became increasingly clear in developing countries such asSouth Africa. However, in recent years, there has been a great increase in the achievement of women in leadership roles in higher education.. South African higher education has undergone a gender stereotype reversal, largely due to an increase in women in leadership positionssuch as vice-chancellors, rectors, deans, and department heads. This study contends that being a female does not preclude successful leadership in South African higher education. A qualitative content analysis was utilised to guide this work when reviewing and analysing current scholarly literature such as articles, book chapters, and theses. To build a coding system and present the findings of this paper, the following themes were identified:(1) challenges women face in leadership positions in South African higher education; (2) the influence of patriarchy in leadership positions in higher education; (3) Influence of patriarchy in leadership positions in higher education; (4) Redressing the challenges faced by women in higher education. The findings of this paper revealed that being a woman is not a barrier to success in leadership, but they also highlighted that women continue to face basic problems in academic leadership. This article concludes by claiming that gender stereotypes, gender inequity, and discrimination against women in leadership roles are issues preventing women from achieving their career progression goals in academia.
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Pub Date : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.31920/2634-3622/2022/v11n4a6
Avhatakali Allga Ndou-mammbona, Ayobami Precious Adekola, A. Mavhandu-Mudzusi
This ethnographic study was conducted to investigate the influence of Vhavenda marriage-related cultural practises on HIV/AIDS management in the Vhembe district of Limpopo in South Africa. In 2019, 14 community leaders and elders with expertise of Vhavenda traditional customs were purposefully chosen. Data were collected, using in-depth individual interviews and an observation tool. Data were analysed manually following ethnographic qualitative content analysis. It emerged from the data analysis that Vhavenda culture promotes polygamous marriages, and other marriage-related rituals, like partner inheritance. In addition, the findings indicated that these cultural practices negatively affect HIV/AIDS management in the research setting. In light of this,, we advised adopting a contextualised, culturally relevant approach to HIV/AIDS management in research-based healthcare institutions. This strategy might mitigate the documented unfavourable effects of marriage-related cultures on HIV/AIDS care. Therefore, this may stimulate decolonisation and re-Africanisation of HIV prevention and care policies and practises in the research environment.
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Pub Date : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.1080/09718524.2022.2153459
Philippe Doneys, K. Kusakabe, Evelyn F. Wamboye, R. Elmhirst, A. Chib, J. S. Chatterjee
Gender, technology and development: reflections on the past, and provocations for the future Philippe Doneys, Kyoko Kusakabe, Evelyn F. Wamboye, Rebecca Elmhirst, Arul Chib & Joyee Shairee Chatterjee To cite this article: Philippe Doneys, Kyoko Kusakabe, Evelyn F. Wamboye, Rebecca Elmhirst, Arul Chib & Joyee Shairee Chatterjee (2022): Gender, technology and development: reflections on the past, and provocations for the future, Gender, Technology and Development, DOI: 10.1080/09718524.2022.2153459 To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/09718524.2022.2153459
Philippe Doneys, Kyoko Kusakabe, Evelyn F. Wamboye, Rebecca Elmhirst, Arul Chib & Joyee Shairee Chatterjee引用本文:Philippe Doneys, Kyoko Kusakabe, Evelyn F. Wamboye, Rebecca Elmhirst, Arul Chib & Joyee Shairee Chatterjee(2022):性别，技术与发展:对过去的反思和对未来的挑衅，性别，技术与发展，DOI:10.1080/09718524.2022.2153459链接到本文:https://doi.org/10.1080/09718524.2022.2153459
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Pub Date : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.31920/2634-3622/2022/v11n4a8
Newlin Marongwe, Charity Meki-Kombe, L. Kobusingye, Viola Machingura
Over the past many years, research has been a preserve of the most elite academics but with very few female academics engaged in it. The trajectory is that institutions of higher learning should not only consume research products from other investigators but also produce their own new knowledge. Knowledge production makes a university highly recognised and rated on all levels, that is, locally, regionally and globally. Given that it is mandatory for academics to participate in research more especially the emerging female researchers in Africa, this paper explores the hurdles they face and how these can be resolved to promote paths for advancing knowledge in Africa and to allow meaningful knowledge production. Additionally, the paper proposes countermeasures that emerging female researchers can employ to overcome the obstacles they face. The study was informed by the Critical Theory. A qualitative exploratory and phenomenological study design was conducted in South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Twenty (20), purposively selected university academics (emerging female researchers) from these countries participated in the study. In-depth semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data. Thematic frames were adopted for data analysis. The study discovered that there are financial, institutional, gender, and mentoring barriers, and it suggests that universities must incorporate women in all research activities in order to capitalise on their potential and viewpoints. The report suggests that universities should prioritise female participation in research by implementing mentorship programmes, financing, and gender sensitive policies for emerging female researchers.
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Pub Date : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.31920/2634-3622/2022/v11n4a4
Agbegbedia Oghenevwoke Anthony
The study's primary goal is to explore gender inequality, women's political participation in world politics, and the difficulties they encounter. The study also looked at whether women's engagement in politics has risen in any way as a result of conferences and conventions for gender equality in politics and offered suggestions for ways to address the obstacles and problems that women experience in international politics. The data was sourced through primary and secondary methods of gathering data. The secondary data entailed the use of journals, internet materials and relevant textbooks. The primary data involved the use of questionnaires administered randomly on 50 selected respondents with knowledge on the topic of study. However 28 respondents supplied relevant information used in the analysis. Data selected was analyzed through the use of descriptive method such as tables and frequency distribution. The causes of gender inequality as discussed in the course of this study include but are not limited to gender roles (patriarchy), virility deficiency syndrome, lack of economic incentives, etcetera.Women around the world have demonstrated the huge contribution they can make when given the opportunity to participate equally in politics.
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Pub Date : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.1080/09718524.2022.2146001
S. Huyer, Eugenia Nuñez
Abstract Technology design and development has traditionally been characterized by a lack of attention to women’s priorities and activities; a lack of analysis of gendered impacts; and the influence of socio-cultural gender norms that position technology as a male pursuit. Advances are seen, but progress continues to be slow. For example, women are highly-represented in biology globally, but participation drops significantly in computational biology, and digital gender gaps in ownership and information and communication technology skills persist. The term “silicon wall” calls attention to the constraints faced by women and under-represented groups in the design, implementation, and appropriation of new technology. At the same time, the acceleration of technology-driven development poses new risks, in the form of AI and digital-based monetary systems, for example. These trends may reverse momentum in gender equality and empowerment through effects on labor force participation and economic opportunities, health and wellbeing, and (lack of) financial inclusion. Steps need to be taken to address gaps, constraints, and lack of opportunities that penalize women and underrepresented groups, in order to break through the silicon wall. This article builds on a forthcoming UNCTAD report to assess the intersection of digital technologies as they intersect with gender, diversity in the technology workplace, and development, in order to understand risks and opportunities for innovation and implementation of new technologies.
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Pub Date : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.31920/2634-3622/2022/v11n4a7
David Mhlanga, R. Garidzirai
Gender equality is crucial to a thriving, contemporary economy that will ultimately benefit everyone in addition to being a fundamental human right. The emergence of the digital era has created new opportunities for the economic empowerment of women and has the potential to advance the cause of gender equality. Internet, digital platforms, mobile phones, and digital financial services may empower women to earn more money, expand their employment alternatives, and gain access to general information and expertise. They will be able to advance past men because they will have access to these opportunities. The goal of the study was to ascertain how gender affected South African household demand for mobile broadband. The findings show that the demand for mobile broadband among South African households is significantly influenced by gender. The data shows that compared to being female, being male increases the probability of needing mobile broadband service. The fact that males had 1.812 times more likelihood than females to pursue mobile broadband may be due to gender-based disparities in the availability of income. In order to increase women's levels of productivity, economic security, and overall quality of life, the study's findings recommend that the government implement programmes to promote their use of mobile broadband. Affordability, a lack of education and skills, and technological literacy should also be at the centre of policy objectives designed to increase women's desire for internet access.
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Pub Date : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.31920/2634-3622/2022/v11n4a3
Relebohile R. Ramakatsa
In South African communities, adolescent pregnancy has become a larger socioeconomic issue that has reached new heights. Although it may prove problematic in South Africa, it is not exclusive to the country. Studies indicate that this is a global problem. For example, the United States has regularly documented high rates of adolescent pregnancy. This paper’s overarching objective was to determine the frequency of adolescent pregnancy in high schools in South Africa, particularly in the KwaZulu-Natal Province. In addition, the objective was to establish practical solutions for reducing adolescent pregnancy based on the study's findings. Thus, the article focused predominantly on teenage pregnancy and parenthood and its impact on the lives of young people, family structures, cultural and structural violence in South African families and its residual effects on the lives of these young individuals. The researchers used a qualitative research method to collect data via semi-structured interviews. The researchers also employed focus group discussions and narratives. The outcomes of the study indicate that family support, changes in cultural mindset, and encouragement of social responsibility are potential strategies for preventing teen pregnancy.
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Pub Date : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.1080/09718524.2022.2144102
Gloriose Nsengiyumva, Graham J. J. Clarkson, T. Gumucio, P. Dorward, C. Ingabire
Abstract Effective climate services are crucial in supporting farmers to adapt to climate variability and change. Different factors may hinder certain types of farmers in accessing, using and benefiting from climate services. Participatory Integrated Climate Services for Agriculture (PICSA) is a climate services and agricultural extension approach that has been used in more than 20 countries. PICSA has empowered women and men farmers in their planning and decision making and led them to make beneficial changes. Over 112,000 farmers were trained in Rwanda. Results from a large-scale quantitative survey and qualitative case studies with selected farmers are analyzed by gender, headship and wealth to enable understanding of how different farmers access, use and benefit from the information and tools that make up PICSA. Almost all respondents made changes in their farming and/or other livelihood enterprises as a result of the training. The majority of farmers reported that the changes they had made were beneficial, however, a key finding is that in some cases women heads from the least wealthy categories are less able to benefit. This paper provides insights on how gender, headship and wealth status influence responses to climate information and decision-making tools and in so doing highlights important implications for the design of climate services and similar interventions.
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Pub Date : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.31920/2634-3622/2022/v11n4a2
K. Mmakola
This paper presents a model for women representation in the South African National Defence force (SANDF). The dominance of patriarchy and masculinity has frequently jeopardised the representation of women in combat roles in the SANDF. Male military officers have always predominated in the military hierarchy. Since World War I, women, like males, have played vital roles in the military as warriors; nonetheless, they have been marginalised, unrecognised, and underrepresented. The researcher used liberal feminist theory because she thinks that women, like men, have the right to engage in all political and social roles (including war roles) in all political and social roles (including war roles). The qualitative approach and an exploratory research design were used in this study. The population of the study comprised all female military officers in the Limpopo province. Snowballing sampling was used to identify the research participants and a total of fifteen female military officers were selected to take part in in-depth interviews. Data was analysed using thematic content analysis. The study identified elements that impact women's participation in the military as well as the institution's capacity to meet their requirements.. The nature of representation between men and women in the SANDF was found instrumental in concealing the delusion of femininity and masculinity. These findings were instrumental in developing the model for gender representation in the SANDF. The model has four components namely the society, women, government and SANDF. The SANDF is at the centre of the model and the other three components play a pivotal role in naturing the force to ensure gender representation. The study concludes that gender representation in the SANDF can only be achieved if all the three components are considered. Two recommendations were made: the importance of outreach and provision of information.
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