Women as queens on the periphery of their own reign : reading the rain Queen Modjadji-tradition gender-critically
- Authors: Motasa, Kabelo Owen
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Bible. O.T. Esther - Commentaries , Feminism - Africa , Feminism and literature - Africa , Women's rights , Queens in the Bible , Modjadji queens
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/454788 , uj:40229
- Description: Abstract: This research set to read the reign of the Modjadji Rain Queens from a gender-critical lens. The setting of their dynasty on the one hand in a South African democratic space with an appraisal of women’s rights and on the other in a rural traditionalist setting where women have a designated place under patriarchy. How the Queens navigate their rule in such instances where the modern and traditional seek to occupy the same space calls for such a reading. Thus questions about their ability to autonomously dispense their duties as Queens and exercise freedom over their livelihoods in a culture that emanates from patriarchal rule form the core objectives in this research. It is to delve beyond sensationalist view awash on the internet about rain making to micro level of what such rituals mean to women in general. Diverging from the Western form of feminism which has been suspect of universalising challenges faced by women to the more African one which is more context based, helps in unearthing patriarchal traits directly affecting African women. This research does not intend to discredit one form of feminism over the other, but how such a fusion can help in the emancipation of women as it is the goal with the two brands of feminism. In this regard the Book of Esther, which in itself split feminist asunder, will be used to show salient lines of convergence of the two strands. The book will also be used comparatively to highlight the narrative merging points of the Modjadji queens as well as Queen Esther. , M.A. (Biblical Studies)
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- Authors: Motasa, Kabelo Owen
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Bible. O.T. Esther - Commentaries , Feminism - Africa , Feminism and literature - Africa , Women's rights , Queens in the Bible , Modjadji queens
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/454788 , uj:40229
- Description: Abstract: This research set to read the reign of the Modjadji Rain Queens from a gender-critical lens. The setting of their dynasty on the one hand in a South African democratic space with an appraisal of women’s rights and on the other in a rural traditionalist setting where women have a designated place under patriarchy. How the Queens navigate their rule in such instances where the modern and traditional seek to occupy the same space calls for such a reading. Thus questions about their ability to autonomously dispense their duties as Queens and exercise freedom over their livelihoods in a culture that emanates from patriarchal rule form the core objectives in this research. It is to delve beyond sensationalist view awash on the internet about rain making to micro level of what such rituals mean to women in general. Diverging from the Western form of feminism which has been suspect of universalising challenges faced by women to the more African one which is more context based, helps in unearthing patriarchal traits directly affecting African women. This research does not intend to discredit one form of feminism over the other, but how such a fusion can help in the emancipation of women as it is the goal with the two brands of feminism. In this regard the Book of Esther, which in itself split feminist asunder, will be used to show salient lines of convergence of the two strands. The book will also be used comparatively to highlight the narrative merging points of the Modjadji queens as well as Queen Esther. , M.A. (Biblical Studies)
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The gendered impact of Johannesburg water budget
- Authors: Kithatu, Angelita Kuasa
- Date: 2008-10-29T06:58:16Z
- Subjects: Budget public opinion , Local government , Sex discrimination in employment , Sex discrimination against women , Women's rights , Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13604 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1374
- Description: M.A. , Despite constitutional and legislative measures to promote gender equality, gender inequality pervades the South African political, social and economic sectors. It is imperative that government uses gender sensitive policy instruments to reverse these imbalances. Gender expenditure analyses on national budget votes reveal a perpetuation of gender inequality. This municipal study assesses Johannesburg’s water budget process using an analytical framework of three criteria: representation; participation and benefit accrued to women. It determines that administrative representation of women in Johannesburg Water is nominal, the drafting of the budget remains patriarchal and representation of gender concerns for water provision in the consultation phase is not evident. The participation of women in the consultation and approval phases cannot be quantified. Women benefit minimally as employees and as entrepreneurs. This study determines that there is a potentially significant gendered impact of Johannesburg’s water budget, which motivates for this policy instrument to be gender sensitive. , Mr. H. Robertson Prof. Y. Sadie
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- Authors: Kithatu, Angelita Kuasa
- Date: 2008-10-29T06:58:16Z
- Subjects: Budget public opinion , Local government , Sex discrimination in employment , Sex discrimination against women , Women's rights , Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13604 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1374
- Description: M.A. , Despite constitutional and legislative measures to promote gender equality, gender inequality pervades the South African political, social and economic sectors. It is imperative that government uses gender sensitive policy instruments to reverse these imbalances. Gender expenditure analyses on national budget votes reveal a perpetuation of gender inequality. This municipal study assesses Johannesburg’s water budget process using an analytical framework of three criteria: representation; participation and benefit accrued to women. It determines that administrative representation of women in Johannesburg Water is nominal, the drafting of the budget remains patriarchal and representation of gender concerns for water provision in the consultation phase is not evident. The participation of women in the consultation and approval phases cannot be quantified. Women benefit minimally as employees and as entrepreneurs. This study determines that there is a potentially significant gendered impact of Johannesburg’s water budget, which motivates for this policy instrument to be gender sensitive. , Mr. H. Robertson Prof. Y. Sadie
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An evaluation of a women empowerment lifeskills programme in an informal settlement
- Authors: Nkosi, Allucia Lulu
- Date: 2008-10-20T09:15:40Z
- Subjects: Women in development , Women's rights , Squatter settlements , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12820 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1270
- Description: M.A. , The aim of the study is to implement and evaluate a women empowerment lifeskills programme in the informal settlement in Germiston (Gauteng). South African women live in poverty, deal with violence and due to their status in the past, they have been identified as vulnerable and disempowered target group in social service delivery. The research study is evaluation research often used when evaluating a social programme. The integrated model of programme evaluation (IMPE) of De Vos (1998) is selected and adjusted for the purpose of this study. The research process is initiated with a literature study on the concepts empowerment, participation and other relevant concepts to the study. The research is limited to the Delport informal settlement in Germiston, Gauteng. Data collection took place in the three phases of the research study. Phase one: Needs assessment, utilises key informants and a community forum. Phase two: process evaluation, utilises a semi-structured interview schedule. Phase three: Outcome evaluation, group administered questions are used. The target group of the study is women residing in Delport informal settlement. Results in the study indicated that the SAWEF lifeskills programme is effective in addressing the needs for lifeskills programme of semi-literate in an informal settlement. It is recommended that the SAWEF lifeskills programme should be implemented more extensively and continuously evaluated to determine whether it continues to address the needs of the target group it is intended for, being women. Results and conclusions drawn from this study can not be generalised to the broader population of women in informal settlements. Further research is needed to determine whether SAWEF lifeskills programme used in this study would be effective for women in different levels and in other communities in South Africa. , Prof. J.B.S. Nel
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- Authors: Nkosi, Allucia Lulu
- Date: 2008-10-20T09:15:40Z
- Subjects: Women in development , Women's rights , Squatter settlements , Gauteng (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12820 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1270
- Description: M.A. , The aim of the study is to implement and evaluate a women empowerment lifeskills programme in the informal settlement in Germiston (Gauteng). South African women live in poverty, deal with violence and due to their status in the past, they have been identified as vulnerable and disempowered target group in social service delivery. The research study is evaluation research often used when evaluating a social programme. The integrated model of programme evaluation (IMPE) of De Vos (1998) is selected and adjusted for the purpose of this study. The research process is initiated with a literature study on the concepts empowerment, participation and other relevant concepts to the study. The research is limited to the Delport informal settlement in Germiston, Gauteng. Data collection took place in the three phases of the research study. Phase one: Needs assessment, utilises key informants and a community forum. Phase two: process evaluation, utilises a semi-structured interview schedule. Phase three: Outcome evaluation, group administered questions are used. The target group of the study is women residing in Delport informal settlement. Results in the study indicated that the SAWEF lifeskills programme is effective in addressing the needs for lifeskills programme of semi-literate in an informal settlement. It is recommended that the SAWEF lifeskills programme should be implemented more extensively and continuously evaluated to determine whether it continues to address the needs of the target group it is intended for, being women. Results and conclusions drawn from this study can not be generalised to the broader population of women in informal settlements. Further research is needed to determine whether SAWEF lifeskills programme used in this study would be effective for women in different levels and in other communities in South Africa. , Prof. J.B.S. Nel
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