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    Gender differences in the socialization patterns of children within the family: a case study of Mashau Bodwe Village, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province
    (2015-05) Ramashau, Mulalo; Thobejane, T. D.; Lehloka, M. G.
    The aim of this study is to understand gender differences in the socialization patterns of children within the family. Parents and other family members play a major role in socializing children, in other words they serve as socialization agents. They pass along the knowledge and values of society, encourage culturally approved ways of behaving, and insist that children assume increasing responsibility for their own welfare. In a society life with gender stereotypes and biases, children regularly learn to adopt gender roles which are not always fair to both sexes. As children move through childhood and adolescence, they are exposed to many factors which influence their attitudes and behaviours regarding gender roles. This attitudes and behaviours are generally learned first in the family and then reinforced by a child's peers, school experience and the media. This study was conducted in Mashau Bodwe village, situated in Makhado Municipality, about 90 kilometres from Polokwane. Almost 25 families were interviewed for the study. A qualitative research method was utilized to obtain the views of the respondents on different strategies used to inculcate gender roles in the family
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    Underlying practices in gender discrimination :a case study of the department of education in the Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo Province
    (2015-08-05) Ramufhufhi, Ndwamato Silas; Thobejane, T. D; Mapaya, M. G
    This study investigates issues of gender inequality at the workplace within the Department of Education in Thulamela municipality, Vhembe district. Gender inequality is a persisting problem that hinders equal participation of males and females both economically and politically. The study further examines whether factors that lead to this gender inequity and gender discrimination are the results of long held patriarchal practice imposed on our people by culture, norms and value systems in our communities. The study was conducted within Thulamela Municipality, South Africa. The study used qualitative research methodology as most of the data was collected using interviews with focus groups and individual participants.