Gender and Behaviour
Published in June and December since 2003, Gender and Behaviour grew from the Network of Psychological Studies of Women Issues at the Department of Psychology, University of Ibadan.
The journal presents interdisciplinary research on gender, human behaviour, society, and development, with contributions from scholars in Africa and across the world.
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Open this journal in the full catalogueA critical examination of African philosophy’s influence on the politically digitalised behavioural landscape of post- covid-19 South Africa
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23841-23850 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.38
In traditional South African society, African philosophy played a central role in shaping social and political structures. Collective decision-making was the norm, often expressed through the rich use of poetry and idioms that embodied indigenous philosophical thought emphasizing a deep connection with nature as a source of originality and wisdom. However, t...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Making gender parity an accountability of everyone in a secondary schooling sector: a South African perspective
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23553-23563 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.19
The paper evaluates whether making gender parity an accountability of everyone in a secondary school-ing sector will not lead to a noticeable mileage in the equalisation of the two genders. The paper is both conceptual and empirical in nature within the qualitative research paradigm. The question guiding the paper is: how can the secondary schooling sector b...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)An evaluation of women's participation and involvement within the e-hailing transport services in the Thohoyandou Area, South Africa
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.37
There are noticeable gender gaps and differences, primarily in driver roles and passenger preferences on transport services. While e-hailing platforms are generally gender-neutral in their pricing and rules, there is a prevalent gender wage gap, often linked to driver experience and productivity differences. Additionally, many passengers prefer female driver...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Beyond content monetisation: the reinforcement of Afrocentricity by Women in Rural South Africa
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.20
Against the backdrop of vulnerable economic opportunities, the prominence of Content Monetisation has been well-embraced in many digital communities. Content creators leverage new social media technologies to generate income by creating and distributing content on social media domains. This paper argues that beyond economic objectives, content monetization h...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Unveiling gender inequalities in pandemics: A feminist approach to unravel the socio-economic effects of COVID-19 on women in Zimbabwe
Volume 23 / Issue 1 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i1.8
The year 2019 brought an unexpected disaster that profoundly affected the world and left indelible memories. The global pandemic, COVID-19, resulted in a significant loss of life and had far-reaching consequences. It not only caused immense grief for families, creating orphans and widows but also shook the foundations of societies worldwide. Unlike previous ...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)School governance and gender equity: the role of SGBS in foundation phase education
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23291-23303 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.1
This article explores the role of School Governing Bodies (SGBs) in promoting gender equity in Founda-tion Phase education within the Vhembe District of Limpopo, South Africa. Although national education policies emphasise gender equity, their implementation at the school level, particularly in rural areas, remains inadequate due to entrenched socio-cultural...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Examining the prevalence and determinants of unmet family planning needs among women in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Volume 22 / Issue 3 / pp. 23005-23013 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v22i3.13
Nigeria's estimated population is more than 216,000,000, with an annual growth rate of more than 2.50 percent and 40 percent of the total population living below the poverty line. To reduce population growth rate and enhance maternal and child health outcomes, there is a need to close the unmet needs for family planning gap in Nigeria. Ekiti State is one of ...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Different shades of patriarchy in the South African political domain
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23822-23831 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.36
The central argument of this article is that the South African political domain is largely patriarchal. It is patriarchal in the sense that men and a certain kind of masculinity tend to be privileged. The privileging of men, as in all patriarchal instances, goes with disadvantaging of women and a certain kind of femininity. In the political domain patriarchy...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Concept analysis: a comprehensive support model for home-based care workers in north-west and Gauteng provinces.
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23499-23516 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.15
Background : Home-based care workers (HBCWs) are a vital component of efficient health systems. They provide a service to individuals in their own homes and communities who need caring assistance. They further ensure that the individual is receiving the full amount of care, and that the standard remains high with dignity and respect being always kept. Furthe...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Gender equality and the economic empowerment of women in developing countries
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 23983-23993 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.13
Gender equality is a key Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) which also doubles as a human right. Gender equality and women’s economic empowerment are mutually reinforcing as they both influence their respective outcomes. Eliminating gender inequalities and improving women’s economic empowerment is essential to enable women to acquire skills; to realize their...
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