Perceptions of guardians of children towards government’s decision to outlaw corporal punishment: A case study of Highfield suburb in Harare, Zimbabwe
- Authors: Shayamano , Molly
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Corporal punishment of children Children's rights
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSW
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/17641 , vital:41131
- Description: Corporal punishment is a behaviour modification technique that has been utilised since time immemorial. Much interest in today’s world is centred on understanding and utilising the most effective discipline techniques. Many human rights activists and researchers are pointing out the negatives of corporal punishment. As such, human rights activists are pushing for the banning of all forms of corporal punishment of children. This study explored guardians’ perceptions towards the government’s decision to outlaw corporal punishment in Highfield in Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital. The social construction theory by Berger and Luckman (1966) and the Operant conditioning theory by Skinner (1956) were utilised to underpin the study. The study adopted a mixed method approach in which focus group discussions, key informant interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data. The study results reveal that guardians in Highfield hold different sentiments with regard to the government’s decision to outlaw corporal punishment. The majority of guardians view the decision as a bad move that will result in negative consequences, whereas another group of guardians supports the decision. The study also reveals that the government’s decision to outlaw corporal punishment has both positive and negative consequences, which include delinquent behaviour, high crime rates, disrespect of elders, moral decay, decreased violence, increased communication between parents and children, and reduced child abuse cases. The study also found that social workers working closely with children and their families also have a role to play in ensuring positive behaviour modification. The study recommends the introduction of community programs on positive parenting in communities, initiated and strengthened by social workers.
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- Date Issued: 2019
- Authors: Shayamano , Molly
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Corporal punishment of children Children's rights
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSW
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/17641 , vital:41131
- Description: Corporal punishment is a behaviour modification technique that has been utilised since time immemorial. Much interest in today’s world is centred on understanding and utilising the most effective discipline techniques. Many human rights activists and researchers are pointing out the negatives of corporal punishment. As such, human rights activists are pushing for the banning of all forms of corporal punishment of children. This study explored guardians’ perceptions towards the government’s decision to outlaw corporal punishment in Highfield in Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital. The social construction theory by Berger and Luckman (1966) and the Operant conditioning theory by Skinner (1956) were utilised to underpin the study. The study adopted a mixed method approach in which focus group discussions, key informant interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data. The study results reveal that guardians in Highfield hold different sentiments with regard to the government’s decision to outlaw corporal punishment. The majority of guardians view the decision as a bad move that will result in negative consequences, whereas another group of guardians supports the decision. The study also reveals that the government’s decision to outlaw corporal punishment has both positive and negative consequences, which include delinquent behaviour, high crime rates, disrespect of elders, moral decay, decreased violence, increased communication between parents and children, and reduced child abuse cases. The study also found that social workers working closely with children and their families also have a role to play in ensuring positive behaviour modification. The study recommends the introduction of community programs on positive parenting in communities, initiated and strengthened by social workers.
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- Date Issued: 2019
The effects of polygamous marriages on the wellbeing of African women in Baziya area, Mthatha, Eastern Cape.
- Authors: Maroloma, Athini
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Polygamy
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSW
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/17606 , vital:41105
- Description: The study aimed on exploring the effects of polygamous marriages on the wellbeing of African women. The study was conducted in Baziya Administrative Area in Mthatha which in Eastern Cape. The researcher seeks to examine the reasons for African women to be engaged in polygamous marriages, to investigate challenges if any faced by African women in polygamous marriage and to examine professional support services available from the department of social development, the department of justice and the department of traditional affairs in advocating for women in polygamous marriages. Feminist theory was utilized in the study which focuses on the socially constructed gender differences that are created through the process of socialization which include gender inequality. The study was qualitative in nature. Interviews were conducted with polygamous married women and group discussions were conducted with stakeholders working with polygamous married women. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The study recommended therapeutic treatment of emotional stress for polygamous women or treatment of related bodily ills such as gender based violence or any other type of abuse should be provided by social workers. There is a need of implementation of empowerment programs, polygamous women should be encouraged to manage their careers proactively and to make informed choices
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- Date Issued: 2019
- Authors: Maroloma, Athini
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Polygamy
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSW
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/17606 , vital:41105
- Description: The study aimed on exploring the effects of polygamous marriages on the wellbeing of African women. The study was conducted in Baziya Administrative Area in Mthatha which in Eastern Cape. The researcher seeks to examine the reasons for African women to be engaged in polygamous marriages, to investigate challenges if any faced by African women in polygamous marriage and to examine professional support services available from the department of social development, the department of justice and the department of traditional affairs in advocating for women in polygamous marriages. Feminist theory was utilized in the study which focuses on the socially constructed gender differences that are created through the process of socialization which include gender inequality. The study was qualitative in nature. Interviews were conducted with polygamous married women and group discussions were conducted with stakeholders working with polygamous married women. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The study recommended therapeutic treatment of emotional stress for polygamous women or treatment of related bodily ills such as gender based violence or any other type of abuse should be provided by social workers. There is a need of implementation of empowerment programs, polygamous women should be encouraged to manage their careers proactively and to make informed choices
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- Date Issued: 2019
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