School of Women and Gender Studies (SWGS): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
A gender analysis of academic parents' roles towards female and male students' participation in secondary school education in Arua District
(Makerere University, 2022-02-25)The study aimed at examining the roles of senior women/ men teachers’ support to female and male students to participate in secondary school activities in Arua district, Uganda. The study employed a case study design and ... -
Gender differentiated perceptions held for triggers of child neglect in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda
(Taylor & Francis, 2021-01-24)Although considerable research exists on Child Neglect (CN), gender-differentiated perceptions that fuel CN are not yet known. In the patriarchal family settings, the perception often held of mothers is that of childcare ... -
Child sexual abuse and situational context : children’s experiences in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-08-15)Although substantial literature exists on child sexual abuse (CSA), little is known about abuses children encounter in northern Uganda, a post-conflict area. Media reports have indicated a high incidence for CSA. The study, ... -
An exploratory study on the use of digital platforms as business networking tool for women-led SMES in Nakawa peri-urban community, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019-10-12)Social media is a phenomenon that has transformed the interaction and communication of individuals throughout the world. Especially, social networking websites are very popular and have become a daily practice in a lot of ... -
The influence of gender on child trafficking for labor exploitation in urban centers of Kampala City: A case study of child survivors
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The purpose of this study was to assess the gendered nature of trafficking of boys and girls from rural areas of Uganda to Kampala for the purpose of labor exploitation. The study was guided by the following specific ... -
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 ... -
Gender differentiated pathways to understanding child abuse and neglect in Uganda : exigencies in the post conflict Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05-05)The study investigated the post conflict gender differentiated pathways to understanding Child Abuse and Neglect in Gulu, Lira and Kitgum districts, northern Uganda. Northern Uganda experienced a conflict for 2 decades ...