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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Initiation Schools"”.
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Perceptions of the role of initiation schools in dealing with unplanned teenage pregnancies in Thohoyandou
Lack of skills development in the education department has always been the factor hindering productivity and the ability to cope with every time curriculum changes and development. The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of skills development on the educators ofVhembe District of …
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An examination of challenges experienced at Male Initiation Schools: The case study of Mthatha District in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
… to examine the challenges experienced at male initiation schools in the Eastern Cape Province, Mthatha District. It is alleged that during the month of June every year, some boys die at initiation schools mostly in Eastern Cape Province. One of the reasons of the cause of death is because some …
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The Black Seventh-day Adventist Family in South Africa : a Needs Assessment and Implications for Family Life Education
… of the constituency is still holding on to initiation schools and they would like to see a greater involvement of church members rather than kinsmen in the custom. The study also revealed that with little kinsmen structure in urban areas and limited pastoral visitation, the marriage union …
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Revisiting the connection between masculinites and gender-based violence: The Case of Thulamela Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province
… cultural practices such as polygamy in families, initiation schools, media are among models of masculinities that had imparted the notion or belief that a man is a provider, decision-maker, and head of the family and no other member of the family should contest that responsibility. This study …
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Unsuccessful Xhosa Male Customary Initiation: The Perceptions of Traditionally Circumcised Xhosa Men
Customary male initiation is a significant rite of passage among the Xhosa people of Southern Africa. It comprises of the surgical removal of the prepuce and other customary practices intended to transition boys into manhood. Though a valued practice among AmaXhosa, various negligent practices in …
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Perceptions of initiation instructors and parents on the role of initiation (bogwera le bojale) in character building of adolescents: a case of Mochudi village, Kgatleng district in Botswana.
… In many African communities including Botswana, initiation is placed high as a cultural activity that ushers one into a stage of adulthood and therefore regarded as a practice that every young boy and girl must undergo. However, the initiation rite ceased in Mochudi Village, Kgatleng District in …
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Ligalelo letilwane etinganekwaneni TeSiswati
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Intergenerational adaptability to natural hazards : a case study of the Kasane community
… generation to listen to the older generation; initiation schools; folk laws and tales; ceremonies; songs; village meetings; taboos; and arts and craft. Conclusions and recommendations pertaining to the empirical findings of this study were provided, highlighting an integrated approach towards …