Critical analysis of the role played by izidlalo zabafazi in amaXhosa women’s psycho-socio health
- Authors: Wayise, Siphenkosi
- Date: 2023-00
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10913 , vital:75665
- Description: African tribes have found that traditional songs are one of the most crucial factors in fostering cohesion, solidarity and communication between physical and non-physical entities as well as knowledge of culture and cultural activities. Traditional women's songs, or izidlalo zabafazi, are amongst the most potent tools utilized by the AmaXhosa tribe. Women mostly use these songs to communicate their emotions about various situations. Before Westernization had an impact, women used izidlalo zabafazi to talk about and deal with terrible times and challenging circumstances, such as verbal, emotional, physical and all other forms of abuse experienced by them. This indicates that these songs were especially important in providing a platform for women to express themselves by singing, acting and reacting to their many struggles. Since women today also experience many difficulties, particularly those that have an emotional impact on them, this prompted the researcher to investigate whether the significance of these songs can be exposed as a traditional platform where women can express themselves about their marital matters and be viewed as traditional therapeutic systems to be used by AmaXhosa women even in our day and age. The study employs two theoretical frameworks to accomplish this investigation: the psychoanalytic theory, which examines the psychological effects of izidlalo zabafazi on amaXhosa women; and the African feminism theory, which emphasizes the equalization of power and authority between the sexes and asserts that women should not be subservient to men and that they have a voice, even in patriarchal societies. Using a textual analysis approach, a selection of songs from various available sources, including books, papers, YouTube, tik-tok and Facebook, have been examined. Their therapeutic effect has unraveled the influence on the psychological well-being of women. The study indicates that it is highly effective in promoting mental recuperation, especially for adherents of izidlalo zabafazi. This has led to the notion that izidlalo zabafazi have an impact on the psychological well-being of amaXhosa women. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Law, Humanities and Social Science, 2023
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- Date Issued: 2023-00
Management of employee grievence: A case of selected University in the Eastern Cape
- Authors: Nodipha, Ongeziwe Gift
- Date: 2022-00
- Subjects: Employee grievence management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/10905 , vital:75664
- Description: This study will assess the grievance management procedures and employee performance with a specific focus on an Eastern Cape-selected university. To achieve this objective, the study will identify the styles used at the university in managing employee grievances, explore employees’ perceptions about the way their grievances are managed, discover factors that hinder effective management of employees’ grievances, and find out what should be done to effectively manage employees’ grievances. In terms of research design and methodology, the study will adopt an exploratory mixed-method research design and gather data through interviews. The study will employ a purposive sampling method to reach both intended employees whose grievance cases were investigated by the institution and those who were not. The participants will include academic and nonacademic employees; the population of the study will include the staff of a university, human resource personnel (HR) that deals directly with employee grievance resolution, and labor union representatives that sit in grievance resolution meetings. Data will be collected and analyzed using SPSS and thematic analysis. The study will benefit the university in its efforts on handling grievances, employee retention, and increasing performance. This research will help and guide human resources in their policies on employee grievance resolution, as well as those who are interested in handling grievances in organizations. , Thesis (Masters) -- Faculty of Law, Humanities and Social Science, 2022
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- Date Issued: 2022-00