Operating in a man’s world : the perceptions and experiences of female taxi drivers in Rustenburg, South Africa
- Authors: Nkete, Patricia Pinky
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Taxicab industry - South Africa - Rustenburg , Taxicab drivers - South Africa - Rustenburg , Sex discrimination
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/82315 , uj:18946
- Description: Abstract: The South African taxi industry has traditionally been male-dominated. As a result, society continues to consider it as an exclusively male profession. However, in an era that has witnessed the accelerated emancipation of women through their recruitment in traditionally male dominated industries; the taxi industry is also witnessing the growth, although slow, of female taxi drivers. Through qualitative semi-structured interviews with 13 female taxi drivers and from Rustenburg, and observations it was found that female taxi drivers experience various levels of discrimination and gender inequality in this industry. The study also indicates that women working in male-dominated industries, experience men’s resistance to their presence in the industry. These resistances are experienced through challenges to access and mobility which is also encountered as an unbreakable ‘glass ceiling’ for women; and gender insensitivity in taxi association dynamics. One of the findings of this research is a lack of solidarity among women as they struggle within a male-dominated industry. The report argues that these challenges hamper women’s ability to progress in the industry. In conclusion the report maintains that gender relations in the minibus taxi industry can be understood by grappling with patriarchy entrenched in the industry which is maintained through the established male culture in order to exercise power against women and women’s struggle to transform the working spaces. , M.A. (Industrial Sociology)
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- Authors: Nkete, Patricia Pinky
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Taxicab industry - South Africa - Rustenburg , Taxicab drivers - South Africa - Rustenburg , Sex discrimination
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/82315 , uj:18946
- Description: Abstract: The South African taxi industry has traditionally been male-dominated. As a result, society continues to consider it as an exclusively male profession. However, in an era that has witnessed the accelerated emancipation of women through their recruitment in traditionally male dominated industries; the taxi industry is also witnessing the growth, although slow, of female taxi drivers. Through qualitative semi-structured interviews with 13 female taxi drivers and from Rustenburg, and observations it was found that female taxi drivers experience various levels of discrimination and gender inequality in this industry. The study also indicates that women working in male-dominated industries, experience men’s resistance to their presence in the industry. These resistances are experienced through challenges to access and mobility which is also encountered as an unbreakable ‘glass ceiling’ for women; and gender insensitivity in taxi association dynamics. One of the findings of this research is a lack of solidarity among women as they struggle within a male-dominated industry. The report argues that these challenges hamper women’s ability to progress in the industry. In conclusion the report maintains that gender relations in the minibus taxi industry can be understood by grappling with patriarchy entrenched in the industry which is maintained through the established male culture in order to exercise power against women and women’s struggle to transform the working spaces. , M.A. (Industrial Sociology)
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Gender, poverty and recreation in Lenasia : an agenda for change
- Authors: Adam, Zuleykia
- Date: 2010-11-09T07:21:25Z
- Subjects: East Indian women , Black women , Sex discrimination , Sex role , Leisure and recreation , Poverty , Lenasia (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6980 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3487
- Description: M.A. , This research report seeks to examine and analyse the role of recreation and leisure in improving the quality of life of women. The critical areas of poverty alleviation and the engendering of self sufficiency and empowerment through appropriate and goal directed programming and strategies will be investigated. Gender relations and hegemonies that govern women's choices will be critically explored with the assumption that women's participation and enjoyment of leisure are dependent on economic capacity and decision making freedom. The underlying aim of recreation is seen to provide an avenue for women to address these inequalities, find means to alleviate poverty, and learn skills for personal growth and enhancement of quality of life. The perceptions that women have of their leisure needs and the constraints to realising those needs are reflective of the amount of, freedom of choice that women are able to exercise. The relationship between freedom to experience leisure and social and ideological constraints to other social aspects of women's lives are important considerations. This research argues that lack of participation in recreational activities is indicative of a range of inequalities experienced by women. Data for this research has been collected from questionnaires and focus groups and contextualised within a feminist framework with a view to effect change in the understanding of recreation's role in the empowerment of women and the establishment of programmes that address inequalities and social problems.
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- Authors: Adam, Zuleykia
- Date: 2010-11-09T07:21:25Z
- Subjects: East Indian women , Black women , Sex discrimination , Sex role , Leisure and recreation , Poverty , Lenasia (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6980 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3487
- Description: M.A. , This research report seeks to examine and analyse the role of recreation and leisure in improving the quality of life of women. The critical areas of poverty alleviation and the engendering of self sufficiency and empowerment through appropriate and goal directed programming and strategies will be investigated. Gender relations and hegemonies that govern women's choices will be critically explored with the assumption that women's participation and enjoyment of leisure are dependent on economic capacity and decision making freedom. The underlying aim of recreation is seen to provide an avenue for women to address these inequalities, find means to alleviate poverty, and learn skills for personal growth and enhancement of quality of life. The perceptions that women have of their leisure needs and the constraints to realising those needs are reflective of the amount of, freedom of choice that women are able to exercise. The relationship between freedom to experience leisure and social and ideological constraints to other social aspects of women's lives are important considerations. This research argues that lack of participation in recreational activities is indicative of a range of inequalities experienced by women. Data for this research has been collected from questionnaires and focus groups and contextualised within a feminist framework with a view to effect change in the understanding of recreation's role in the empowerment of women and the establishment of programmes that address inequalities and social problems.
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A sociological study of the attitudes of women managers towards whistleblowing
- Authors: Tokarczyk, Tamsyn Doroka
- Date: 2008-06-26T05:52:31Z
- Subjects: Women in the professions , Sex discrimination , Sex role in the work environment , Whistleblowing
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9942 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/733
- Description: In South Africa, women have in the past, and arguably are still today, discriminated against in the workplace. This study explores and describes a selection of women managers’ views on whether women, but in particular, women managers still face challenges and discrimination in corporate environments, their views on whistleblowing within their own organisations, as well as their views on a range of factors which might impact on the likelihood of them blowing the whistle within their respective organisations. Although a wealth of research his been done both internationally and domestically on whistleblowing, limited research was found with regard to the impact gender has on the decision to blow the whistle. This minor-dissertation begins to address this gap in the literature by asking: ‘What are women managers’ perceptions of organisational wrongdoing and whistleblowing?’ and ‘What factors impact upon the likelihood of women managers’ blowing the whistle?’ In order to address these research questions, a qualitative research approach was adopted. Fourteen in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with women managers who occupy middle to senior managerial positions in their respective organisations across a number of industries and vary in terms of their race, age and marital status. A number of noteworthy findings emerged. The glass ceiling is a reality and the relative absence of women at board level indicates this. Male dominated cultures still pervade organisations and the old boys club is still reality experienced by many women. The women managers interviewed have a wide definition of organisational wrongdoing and understand the terms reporting wrongdoing and whistleblowing to be very different practices. Generally the respondents indicated that they are committed to reporting wrongdoing within their respective organisations should it occur. They also acknowledge the possible victimisation they may experience as a result of blowing the whistle. The Protected Disclosures Act (2000) was not familiar to many of the respondents and those who were aware of it did not think that it achieves its intended purpose of protecting whistleblowers. Further research may elaborate on the findings of this study and will ultimately lead to the development of theory on gender and the impact it has on whistleblowing. , Prof. J. M. Uys Dr. R. Smit
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- Authors: Tokarczyk, Tamsyn Doroka
- Date: 2008-06-26T05:52:31Z
- Subjects: Women in the professions , Sex discrimination , Sex role in the work environment , Whistleblowing
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9942 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/733
- Description: In South Africa, women have in the past, and arguably are still today, discriminated against in the workplace. This study explores and describes a selection of women managers’ views on whether women, but in particular, women managers still face challenges and discrimination in corporate environments, their views on whistleblowing within their own organisations, as well as their views on a range of factors which might impact on the likelihood of them blowing the whistle within their respective organisations. Although a wealth of research his been done both internationally and domestically on whistleblowing, limited research was found with regard to the impact gender has on the decision to blow the whistle. This minor-dissertation begins to address this gap in the literature by asking: ‘What are women managers’ perceptions of organisational wrongdoing and whistleblowing?’ and ‘What factors impact upon the likelihood of women managers’ blowing the whistle?’ In order to address these research questions, a qualitative research approach was adopted. Fourteen in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with women managers who occupy middle to senior managerial positions in their respective organisations across a number of industries and vary in terms of their race, age and marital status. A number of noteworthy findings emerged. The glass ceiling is a reality and the relative absence of women at board level indicates this. Male dominated cultures still pervade organisations and the old boys club is still reality experienced by many women. The women managers interviewed have a wide definition of organisational wrongdoing and understand the terms reporting wrongdoing and whistleblowing to be very different practices. Generally the respondents indicated that they are committed to reporting wrongdoing within their respective organisations should it occur. They also acknowledge the possible victimisation they may experience as a result of blowing the whistle. The Protected Disclosures Act (2000) was not familiar to many of the respondents and those who were aware of it did not think that it achieves its intended purpose of protecting whistleblowers. Further research may elaborate on the findings of this study and will ultimately lead to the development of theory on gender and the impact it has on whistleblowing. , Prof. J. M. Uys Dr. R. Smit
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