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Perceptions of how decent work affects employee retention in a South African financial services institution
Introduction: The financial services sector in South Africa faces unprecedented challenges regarding employee retention, with high turnover rates threatening organisational …
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“Empowerment” without transformation? A critique of women empowerment without a masculinities lens in gender and agriculture literature
Women empowerment in pursuit of gender equality has received much attention in agriculture and development practice literature. At the same …
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Social capital in South Africa’s minibus taxi industry: networks, trust, and challenges
Introduction: The minibus taxi industry is a cornerstone of South Africa's public transport system, providing daily mobility to millions of …
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The psychological significance of female traditional initiation rites among the Bakopa community of South Africa: a qualitative approach to the understanding of koma ya basadi
Introduction Female traditional initiation rites are deeply entrenched in the cultural fabric of many societies, representing profound rites of passage …
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“Wife, widow, or warrior?”: Media representation of women politicians in Southern Africa
A growing body of literature recognises the media’s role in shaping political identities and leadership legitimacy. Studies suggest that women …
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Marriage, contraception, and fertility decline in Egypt: sociological insights from Bongaarts’s proximate determinants framework
Background Egypt’s total fertility rate (TFR) increased from 3.0 births per woman in 2008 to 3.5 in 2014, before declining …
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Decolonizing higher education staffing in the UK: addressing racial and gendered inequalities through deliberate EDI
Decolonisation in higher education has gained significant attention in the UK, particularly in response to calls for greater inclusivity, diversity, …
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Managing gender diversity and barriers to inclusion: lived experiences of women employees in a South African coal mining company
Introduction: In the context of growing global commitments to workplace diversity and inclusion, South Africa's mining sector remains a site …
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Exploring the nexus between climate finance, rural–urban disparities, and rural brain drain in Somalia: the mediating role of climate resilience
Rural brain drain poses a major development challenge in fragile, climate-vulnerable contexts where climate shocks, economic disparities, and weak governance …
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“It isn't because they don't love their children”: social norms shaping young fathers' caregiving in Uganda
This study investigates the influence of social norms on male caregiving in Uganda and considers the implications for tailoring and …
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Sociological and religious interpretations of Adinkra symbols: qualitative analysis of the 2025 inaugural outfit of Ghana's president
Introduction: Adinkra symbols, deeply embedded in Ghanaian culture, serve as potent non-verbal communicative tools that convey philosophical, religious, and sociopolitical …
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Sexual and gender minority stigma and motivating beliefs among the general public in Rwanda
Background: Sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQ+) individuals in Rwanda face significant stigma and discrimination, driven by stigmatizing sociocultural and religious …
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A view from the top: how South African women leaders shatter the glass ceiling
This study investigates how South African women leaders navigated the glass ceiling to reach senior leadership positions. We explored the …
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Predictors of intimate partner violence and associated marital disruption among ever-married women in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country analysis for policy and intervention priorities
Introduction: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) remains a significant public health and human rights concern globally, disproportionately affecting women. This study …
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Digital empowerment of women in the South African public sector
Introduction: The digital empowerment of women in the South African public sector presents a strategic opportunity to enhance women's technical …
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A g-local call for culturally responsive prevention and care of gender-based violence against women migrants and refugees
Introduction Morocco's migration context encompasses diverse forms including transit, settlement, and return by individuals from various nationalities, mainly from sub-Saharan …
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The health consequences of stigma and discrimination: a systematic review and meta-analysis of their impact on Black non-binary individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa
Introduction: Black non-binary individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa experience pervasive stigma and discrimination, which negatively influence their health outcomes. Despite the …
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Mothering away from home: experiences of Zimbabwean domestic workers in South Africa
Many women leave their homes in Zimbabwe in the hopes of finding work in South Africa. In this study we …
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Integrating Ubuntu: embedding African philosophy into disaster risk reduction and management
Disasters, whether natural, socio-natural, or anthropogenic, are not merely technical challenges but deeply political and cultural phenomena shaped by historical …
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Global, regional, and national prevalence and determinants of volunteer work: a meta-analysis study using survey data
Introduction: While there is an increasing recognition of the role of volunteer work in promoting global development, the factors influencing …