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 cataloguePhenomenon of female underwear theft for ritual and the response of vulnerable women group in Nigeria
Volume 22 / Issue 3 / pp. 22892-22905 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v22i3.3
The theft of female underwear for money ritual is a phenomenon that began in Nigeria in 2018. This paper examines the nature of this practice and, the response of the vulnerable women group and as well interrogates the implication for state-citizen relationships in Nigeria. Primary data were collected from interviews with vulnerable female adults, parents an...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)The impact of patriarchal Tshivenda proverbs on women's emotional well-being
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23412-23425 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.9
This study investigates the emotional and psychological impact of patriarchal proverbs within the Tshivenḓa linguistic and cultural context, focusing on how such expressions influence women’s emotional well-being. Drawing on Feminist Linguistic Theory, the research critically examines how Tshivenḓa prov-erbs encode and perpetuate gender stereotypes that subo...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)More than survival: gendered labour, female farmers’ resilience, food security, and climate change risks in rural communities
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.16
This study examines the impact of extreme weather events, particularly floods, on women’s farming activities in two rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal: Nhlazuka and Swayimane. The study aimed to understand the gender-specific impacts of climate-induced hazards and evaluate the responses of women to, and benefits derived from, early warning systems implemente...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Girl’s experiences of sexual violence in Nigerian internally displaced peoples’ camps
Volume 23 / Issue 1 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i1.6
The occurrence and severity of violence in Northern Nigeria, together with the ensuing humanitarian crises where several communities had to flee their homes, led to the construction of several refugee camps. Although these camps provide short-term housing for vulnerable displaced populations, particularly women and children, they are also fertile ground for ...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Parenting styles and their impact: How upbringing influences social anxiety and self-esteem among University of Lagos young adults
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.3
This study examined the influence of parenting style on the self-esteem and social anxiety of selected young adults in Lagos State, Nigeria. Guided by self-efficacy theory, parenting theory, and social anxiety theory, the research examined the perceived role of authoritative parenting style on young adults’ self-esteem; investigate the perceived role of auth...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Constitutionalism and the functionality of Nigeria’s federalism
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.19
The Nigerian federalism distributes political power between national and sub-national governments for effective governing of the country. Despite these constitutional provisions, there is still evidence of undue political interference that tends to undermine the act of constitutionalism by political leaders in Nigeria. This deviation from constitutional mand...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Gender, digital entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment; a systematic review of opportunities and barriers for women
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.35
Digitalisation is reshaping how entrepreneurship is organised, marketed and scaled, with important implications for women’s economic empowerment. Yet the conditions under which digital entrepreneurship advances or limits women’s economic agency remain poorly synthesised. This study therefore examines how digital entrepreneurship creates opportunities and bar...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)The role of Athol Fugard’s works in human rights education in South Africa’s FET curriculum
Volume 23 / Issue 4 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i4.17
This article looks at the inclusion of Athol Fugard’s works into the FET curriculum in South Africa, focusing on their role on human rights education. Fugard’s works are deeply embedded within the sociopolitical backdrop of apartheid and post-apartheid South African context, so they have the potential and significance to educate people about human rights, re...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Beyond tokenism: A systematic review of gender mainstreaming in transboundary water governance of the Mara River Basin
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 24114-24131 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.25
This systematic review critically examines the implementation gap between gender-inclusive policy rhetoric and the practical exclusion of women in water governance within the transboundary Mara River Basin (MRB), contextualizing these findings through a comparative analysis of major African basins, including the Nile and Okavango. Employing a PRISMA-guided m...
Read on publisher (opens in a new tab)Violence against women in Nepal: Exploring challenges and strategies for women empowerment
Volume 22 / Issue 3 / pp. 22963-22974 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v22i3.9
This research paper investigates the intricate dynamics of violence against women in Nepal and proposes strategies for women's empowerment within this context. Drawing on secondary data from sources like the Annual Report of Nepal Police, INSEC, WOREC, and newspapers, the paper offers a nuanced analysis. The objectives encompass identifying prevalent forms o...
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