School of Women and Gender Studies (SWGS): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Gender and adaptive capacity to climate change among small holder farmers in Nabilatuk District, Karamoja Sub Region Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)This study sought to establish the relationship between gender and adaptive capacity to drought among smallholder farmers in Nabilatuk district, Karamoja sub-region, eastern Uganda. The specific objectives were to i) ... -
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 ... -
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 influence of intra household gendered socio-economic relations on access to maternal health services : a case study of Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement
(Makerere University, 2022)This research study focused on the influence of intra household gendered socio-economic relations on access to maternal health services in Kiryandongo. The main objective was to investigate the influence of intra household ... -
Women and post-conflict health reconstruction : a case of Puranga Sub-County, Pader District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)This thesis examined how women’s needs were incorporated in post conflict health reconstruction in Puranga Sub County, Pader District, Northern Uganda. The study asked five questions: 1. What are the post-conflict health ... -
The efficacy of the informal justice systems in addressing domestic violence in Pader District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)The informal justice system is an approach propounded and utilized by communities in addressing disputes, attaining safety, and accessing justice. This study examined the efficacy of the IJS in addressing domestic violence ... -
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; ... -
Implication of ICT use on gender division of labour and decision making in agricultural production
(Makerere University, 2008-10)This study aimed at examining the implications of the use of Information Communication Technology (lCT) on the gender division of labour and decision-making in agricultural production at households level. The study focused ... -
The usefulness of the SASA! model in combating violence against women in Oruchinga refugee settlement, Isingiro District
(Makerere University, 2022-04)This study aimed to explore the usefulness of the SASA! model in preventing and responding to VAW (Violence against Women). Specifically, I examined the prevalence, patterns, causes of VAW and assessed the extent to which ... -
The role of business, technical and vocational training in enhancing women's economic empowerment in Uganda: a case of Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-22)The study’s general objective was to explore the role of vocational training on women’s economic empowerment using the following objectives. To find out the nature of vocational training provided to female beneficiaries, ... -
Gender and stigmatization in post conflict reintegration of formerly abducted children in Northern Uganda: a case of Greater Lira District
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The two decade protracted Lord Resistance Army(LRA) conflict in Northern Uganda was characterized by abduction, killings and displacement of the population in the region in Internally Displaced Persons(IDPs) camps. In 2006, ... -
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 ... -
Examining women’s lived experiences in the patterns of gender division of labour in crop production : a case of Birere Sub-County, Isingiro District
(Makerere University, 2021)This researcher aimed at understanding women’s lived experiences in gender division of labour in agriculture. The study sought to establish how women bargain their agency, and in turn how their bargaining and agency ... -
Women's participation in business and gender relations : interrogating the experiences of market women vendors in urban Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022)The ever-growing participation of women in the labor force has presented various opportunities and challenges to women and their families. The study documents the extent to which female participation in the labor market ... -
The role of village savings and loan association schemes on women empowerment among farmer organizations supported by the United Nations World Food Programme in Soroti District
(Makerere University, 2022)Village savings and loan association schemes (VSLAs) have often been argued, but not without controversy, to play vital roles in empowering women towards economic and social welfare, however women have continued to be less ... -
Gendered challenges of older adults in accessing health care services in Uganda : a case of urban refugees
(Makerere University, 2022-03)This study sought to understand the challenges of older refugee men and women –aged 60 years and above in accessing health care services (HCS) in Uganda. Specifically, the study set out to establish which health care ... -
The gendered impact of intimate partner violence on primary teachers college students : a case of Bushenyi Core Primary Teachers College
(Makerere University, 2022)This study aimed at establishing the gendered impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) on college students drawing on Bushenyi Core Primary Teachers College. It explored the forms, causes, consequences and survival ... -
The efficacy of institutional structures in addressing sexual harassment at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-03-22)Sexual harassment is a common human rights violation on college campuses around the world, affecting students and staffs’ health, emotional well-being, and academic performance. Uganda, like other countries, is affected ... -
An investigation into female survivors’ experiences of intimate partner violence and access to justice in Uganda : a case of intimate relationships involving male police officers
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The study aimed at investigating female survivors ‘experiences of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and access to Justice, with a focus on relationships involving male police officers. In order to understand the complexity ...