Browsing School of Women and Gender Studies (SWGS) by Type
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Access to and utilisation of maternal health care services: interrogating discrimination against women living with physical disabilities in Kawempe Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-07)The purpose of this study was to interrogate the multiple layers of discrimination against women living with physical disabilities in their access to and utilisation of maternal healthcare services in Kawempe Division, ... -
Access to and utilization of sexual and reproductive health services: gendered experiences of persons with physical disabilities in urban Kampala
(Makerere University, 2012)In Uganda, like in many developing countries, issues of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) among Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) particularly those with physical disabilities have largely remained hidden. This ... -
Access to healthcare services: a case of refugees living in Kawempe, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Refugees constitute some of the most vulnerable population in the World. They may be bypassed by development because of discriminative policies, lack of identity, and weak administration systems. This study examined factors ... -
Access to microcredit by business women groups case study: Letshego Microfinance Uganda Limited, Kireka Branch
(Makerere University, 2024-06)Microfinance is a tool used by many financial institutions that come up with the idea to empower women and bring them out of poverty. Usually, many microfinances operate in communities, which are highly populated, with ... -
Affirmative action for women’s political participation and gender transformation in Uganda
(Makerere Universirty, 2023-11)This study set out to examine the effect of affirmative action for women’s political participation on change in gender transformation in Uganda. Specifically, the study examined the level of awareness of affirmative action ... -
Agency banking: a tool for economic empowerment of small and medium women entrepreneurs in Nakawa division, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2020-11)In Uganda, just as in many other developing countries, there are various inequalities that take the form of women traditionally not having access to education, capital, employment and owning land (USAID, 2015). These ... -
Assessing the effects of gender-based violence on economic status of women and men in households : a case study of Ibanda District
(Makerere University, 2020-02)The study on “Gender-Based Violence and Women's and men's Economic status was carried out in Ishongororo Town Council Ibanda District". The overall objective of the study was to assess the effects of gender-based violence ... -
Assessing the influence of gender relations on agro- enterprise mixes among house holds reached by NARO funded project
(Makerere University, 2022-10-20)This study set out to assess the influence of gender relations on Agro Enterprise Mixes (AEMs). The AEMs refer to agricultural farming practices where a farmer engages in more than one agriculture enterprise on the same ... -
An assessment of male and female contribution to household livelihood through crop production in Hoima City
(Makerere University, 2022-02)This dissertation was prepared following a study on; assessment of the male and female roles in crop production in enhancing household livelihood. In specific terms, the study aimed at creating a broad understanding on; ... -
Attitudes, perception and beliefs towards child marriage: a case study [of] Jinja City-Southern Division
(Makerere University, 2022-05-30)Child marriage is a global problem affecting millions of girls across the world. It is considered a human rights violation because it deprives those involved of education and health services, the chance to learn skills and ... -
Changing masculinities among Congolese male refugees living in urban Uganda: a case of Nsambya, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-01-25)This positionality of men and masculinities in conflict and displacement interventions praxis continues to emerge from assumptions that male refugees are seen as overly hegemonic masculine beings who must be enlisted ... -
Colonialism and gender relations: a case study of the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Due to a lack of attention to regional and tribal differences, historical gender relations in regions outside of colonial centres of power are hardly researched. Thus, this study examines how colonial rule influenced the ... -
Community perceptions of GBV interventions implemented by legal aid clinics in Kampala District : the case of Nakawa Division
(Makerere University, 2022)This case study research was conducted in Nakawa Division- Kampala District, to examine how the community perceived Gender Based Violence (GBV) interventions implemented by Legal Aid Clinics (LACs). The study also sought ... -
The construction of exclusion of girls with disabilities in schools: A case study of Naguru Preparatory School
(Makerere University, 2010-10)This study aimed at examining how exclusion of girls with disabilities is constructed and illustrated in various forms of power differences within selected primary schools in Kampala district. The schools included Hill ... -
The contribution of the presidential initiative for skilling a girl child on women’s economic empowerment in Kampala District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Skilling young women can empower them economically and also contribute to gender equality and alleviation of poverty. This study examined the contribution of the Presidential Initiative for Skilling a Girl Child program ... -
Cultural symbolism and representation of masculinities in kiga culture of Kanungu district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)This study sought to interrogate the Cultural symbolism and representation of masculinities in kiga culture of Kanungu District, Uganda. In order to realize this, the study examined community understanding of a man in Kiga ... -
Determinants of women’s enrolment in Uganda peoples defense forces: a case of Bombo barracks
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The study investigated the Determinants of women’s enrollment in Uganda people’s defense forces. The specific objectives included: examining the recruitment process women go through to join the army; analyze the barriers ... -
Dual vulnerability: Batwa girls’ access to primary education in Rubanda district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The study investigated the issue of dual Vulnerability of Batwa Girls’ access to primary education in Rubanda District. The argues that Batwa, a marginalized indigenous community, face multifaceted challenges that hinder ... -
The effect of access to and utilization of microcredit on women economic empowerment : a case study of Katosbec SACCO in Kapchorwa District
(Makerere University, 2022)The main objective of microfinance was to provide an opportunity for the poor especially women to access finance and engage in income generating activities. This would in turn empower them and improve livelihoods of their ... -
The effects of social beliefs and gender norms on utilization of sexual and reproductive health education among adolescents in Lira District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)The study examined the effects of social beliefs and Gender Norms on utilization of SRHE by adolescents in Lira district, in northern Uganda. Specifically looking at social and gender norms that are associated with SRHE ...