Browsing School of Women and Gender Studies (SWGS) by Type
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Assessing the socio-economic status of child mothers and their children in Entebbe Municipality
(Makerere University, 2017-01)Available literature indicates that majority of the men who father children with teenage mothers tend to be a few years older than their teenage partners, although a minority may be significantly older (Bunting and McAuley, ... -
Causes and effects of gender based violence on women at household level: A case of Masuliita Sub-county
(Makerere University, 2014-04)This study assessed the causes and effects of Gender Based Violence on women at household level in Masuliita Sub County. This was achieved by examining the major causes, effects and coping mechanisms of women experiencing ... -
Children’s experiences of gender based violence in Gasabo District Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2018-10)The study examined the children’s experience of gender based violence in Gasabo District in Rwanda. Due to inadequate in supporting actions towards gender based violence, the study was therefore guided by the following ... -
Effectiveness of gender policies in the promotion of women leaders in universities: A case of Midlands State University, Zimbabwe.
(Makerere University, 2013-10)The study assessed the effectiveness of the gender policy in the promotion of women leaders at Midlands State University, Zimbabwe. The study adopted both the qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Data were ... -
Gender and leadership in Ugandan radios: A case of selected FM radio stations in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2014-08)In the contemporary world, inequality between women and men in the work place is becoming a critical issue. The low representation of women within the management and leadership of FM radio stations of Uganda has attracted ... -
Gender and police response to child abuse in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2014-12)This study examined gender and police response to child abuse in Kampala district. The following objectives guided the study: to document the types of girl and boy child abuses reported to police in Kampala District, to ... -
The influence of gender perceptions on access to and use of family planning by young married girls: A case study of Kigulu, Iganga District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013)Young married girls’ reproductive desires are strongly influenced by cultural beliefs, gendered beliefs and gendered stereotype (expectations of gendered roles) which produce gender perceptions. The belief that a girl’s ...