This article analyses Zulu proverbs on courtship, marriage, and the family to explore the influence of socio-cultural norms, values, and practices in perpetuating domestic violence. The study found that patriarchal norms entrench gender inequality which engender toxic masculinity which culminate in the abuse or violent treatment of women. The paper uses the socio-ecological model which holds that personal, relational...
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23697-23707 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.27
The study examines self-valuation response made by 40 male ex-convicts (socioeconomic status (SES, Low SES 17.5%; Medium SES 47.5% and High SES 35%) from Minimum Security Prison, Keffi, Na-sarawa State, Nigeria. The participants responded to a modified version of the "Interpersonal support evaluation list: shortened version- 12 items "(Cohen, Merstein, Kamarek & Hoberman, 1985) scale, adopted for the study. A One-Way...
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23395-23411 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.8
This systematic review critically examines the integration of indigenous knowledge and gender per-spectives in shaping inclusive education policies and practices for marginalised groups in the devel-oping world. Recognising the limitations of conventional educational paradigms which often overlook culturally specific epistemologies, this study synthesises empirical evidence and theoretical insights to elucidate the t...
This study explores the potential of music education within Grades 4–6 CAPS Creative Arts classrooms as a strategy for preventing gender-based violence (GBV) while fostering ethical awareness, social responsibility, and cultural consciousness among learners. Using a framework informed by Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), the study examines how social, institutional,and historical fact...
African philosophy offers a critical intellectual lens for understanding and advancing development in Africa, emphasizing communalism, humanism, and the interdependence of social relations. From a gendered perspective, it interrogates the cultural and epistemological foundations that have historically structured gender hierarchies and social inequalities across the continent. Core philosophical valuessuch as Ubuntu (...
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23366-23379 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.6
Substance use disorders are highly prevalent and contribute substantially to the burden of disease globally. Mental health and substance abuse disorders are complex, interrelated conditions that pose significant challenges for healthcare providers worldwide. The growing concern is that substance use disorders are related to the development of other mental health disorders, which are often treated at the same time in ...
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23524-23542 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.17
Nigeria is among the highest HIV/AIDS burden countries worldwide. Stigmatization against people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) has implications for the coping, morbidity, and mortality associated with the disease. We examined the relationship between media access and perceived HIV-related stigma (PHS) in Nigeria. This cross-sectional design study used national survey data (n=34,378). A multi-stage sampling approach was ...
Volume 22 / Issue 3 / pp. 22916-22926 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v22i3.5
This study investigates how commercial drivers and artisans in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, obtain health information and use Agbo herbal medication. Underpinned by the Health Belief Model (HBM) and Information-Seeking Model (ISM), the study examines how sociocultural influences, digital technologies, and regulatory frameworks impact Agbo views as well as the sources of health information. Thirty participants wer...
Volume 23 / Issue 3 / pp. 24173-24182 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i3.30
This article reflects on my life history as documented in the book, Rocklands: On Becoming the First Generation of black Psychologists in Post-Apartheid South Africa, positioning my autopsychobiography within the intellectual lineage of Chabani Manganyi’s Apartheid and the Making of a black Psychologist. I aim to contribute to the discourse of critical psychology and foreground the unfinished business of decolonising...
Unariṋe E Maluma, Thizwilondi J Mudau, Matodzi G Sikhwari
Volume 23 / Issue 2 / pp. 23730-23748 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v23i2.30
The Vhavenda people, an indigenous ethnic group in South Africa, possess a deep-rooted cultural herit-age defined by a strong moral code and traditional ethical values. In recent years, however, the influence of modernisation, urbanisation, and global cultural shifts has presented significant challenges to preserv-ing and transmitting these values, particularly among the youth. This article explores the influence of ...
Rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe have come under increasing pressure due to recurring droughts, economic instability and the declining viability of smallholder agriculture. In response, communities diversify their income sources through alternative livelihood strategies, including craft-based enterprises. This study examines the role of women-led weaving initiatives in Lupane, Zimbabwe, as pathways forrural livelihood d...
This paper presents the relevance of comparison made in metaphor as a figure of speech in Tshivenda. The paper is concerned by the contrasts between traditional and modern or generative approaches on metaphors. This paper demonstrates how the concept metaphor has gained momentum in the past three decades where metaphors influence all spheres of human life. It is concerned with exposing properties of metaphoric frames...
Women and children are the most vulnerable to malnutrition due to inadequate dietary intake, unequal food distribution, improper food storage and preparation, as well as dietary restrictions. The study aimed to describe and explore myths and misconceptions about food restriction and recommendations during pregnancy amongst elderly women in rural villages of Limpopo Province. A qualitative, descriptive, and explorator...
This study explored the challenges in education access for disabled children from a gender perspective in Dodoma and Chamwino districts, Tanzania. Utilizing purposive and snowball sampling, the research incorporated structured questionnaires, focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and content analysis to delve into gender-specific issues affecting inclusive education for female children with disabilities. Find...
Volume 22 / Issue 3 / pp. 22990-23004 / DOI 10.4314/gab.v22i3.12
Research context: This article is based on the research that was conducted in selected JSE-listed companies in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The researchers investigated the implementation of the National Gender Policy Framework as a guidance provided by government to achieve Sustainable Development Goal number 5, which is gender equality. Research problem: Gender equity has been a challenge in many South African o...
