Violet Radzilani, Tshinetise David Raphalalani, M. Mathabi
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 subordinate women and reinforce patriarchal norms. Despite the r...
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 implemented in these communities. A mixed-methods research design was ...
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 gender-based violence, particularly sexual violence. Studies...
Gbenusola A. Akinwale, Bukola V. Bada, Temilola M. Akinrujomu
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 authoritarian parenting style on young adults’ social anxiety; a...
Samuel Chukwudi Agunyai, Saheed Ayinla Ogundare, Victor Ojakorotu
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 mandates constrains the potential benefits of federalism that co...
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 barriers for women’s economic empowerment across diverse contex...
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, reconciliation and justice. Through the perceptions of educato...
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 methodology that expanded search strings to incorporate cases...
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 of violence against women, exploring contributing socio-cultu...
Abiodun Adesope Fadiya, Mensah Prince Osiesi, Cina Patricia Mosito, Malesela Maepa
Volume 23 / Issue 1 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i1.13
Adult learners’ academic engagement, learning interests, and psychological well-being in relation to their gender impact their learning outcomes. This study investigates the impact of gender on adult learners’ academic interest, engagement, and psychological well-being at the Sandwich programme and the Institute of Part-time Studies of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. Underpinned by the Gender Perspective T...
The study assessed the impact of digital entrepreneurship and innovation practices as drivers of survival in women-led SMEs, using Zimbabwe as a case study. The study analyses how digital entrepreneurship contributes to the survival of women-led SMEs, identifies the innovation practices adopted by women entrepreneurs to improve competitiveness and assesses the challenges affecting digital and innovative adoption. The...
The objective of this paper is to assess how champion leadership engenders top performance in schools. The paper is conceptual and empirical in nature within the qualitative research paradigm. The question guiding this paper is: how are exquisite results in public secondary schools attributable to the champion leadership? Interviewing and narrative methods were employed to generate data. Out of the population of 14 p...
Saka Saheed Abiola, Odunjo-Saka Kamal Adewole, Akinsanya Olabisi Toyin, C. Roland Agokei
Volume 22 / Issue 3 / pp. 22879-22891 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v22i3.2
The capacity to avoid mental health problems and encourage psychological well-being is one of the key factors for effective psychological functioning. An individual’s ability, particularly adolescents, to maintain positive mental health outcomes is surrounded by various challenges, including biological, cognitive, social, and emotional. The study examined the indirect and direct effects of mental health indicators an...
Azeez A. Oyetunji, Tubosun A. Olowolafe, Martin E. Palamuleni, Ayo S. Adebowale
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23426-23442 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.10
Women’s empowerment is critical for achieving gender equality but is often hindered by patriarchal norms, early marriages, and regional disparities. Age differences between spouses at the time of marriage can aggravate the barriers to women’s empowerment. Therefore, this study examines spousal age differ-ences in marital timing and women’s empowerment among women in Nigeria. This cross-sectional design study used the...
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23466-23483 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.13
A large part of how teenagers learn to become law-abiding citizens in their societies comes from interac-tions and communications with their parents and parental figures (socialisation). Through interactions with such figures, they imbibe not only specific societal norms and values, but also develop a sense of purpose and belonging, that helps them navigate the different challenges of their society. Yet, little is kn...
