ABSTRACT In Uganda the child is held in high esteem as a source of pride and prestige, wealth from the girl child's dowry, security from old age and domestic labor. At the same time, children are seen as property of the family and clearly subordinated to their families and clans/ child upbringing emphasizes parental power, obedience and long hours of work. There is discrimination against children based on gender and birth older, and many parents, teachers and others in charge of children are...
ABSTRACT In a way to enhance the eradication of early marriages in Zimbabwe the research was conducted on the impacts of early marriages on societal development. The research was conducted in Manicaland Province. The research objectives was to explain the causes of early marriages, impacts of early marriages, challenges faced in trying to eradicate early marriages as well as the effectiveness of legislative frameworks put in place to solve the problem of early marriages in Zimbabwe. It goes o...
Le mariage des enfants trouve ses racines dans l'inégalité des genres et la faible valeur accordée aux filles. C’est aggravé par les normes culturelles et religieuses, les valeurs et les traditions, la pauvreté. Cela cause des différents problèmes à la victime qui pour qu'ils peuvent être l'objectivation de la jeune fille, les effets psychologique, la complication sur la santé, l'augmentation de l'alphabétisme et bien d'autre.
ABSTRACT The cardinal aim of the study is to critically analyze the protection of women's rights in Uganda under the Divorce Act Cap 249. In research the researcher set out to find whether the Divorce Act is effective in the protection of women's rights in Uganda. The researcher found that the Divorce Act in one way or the other does not confer equal rights to men and women hence it does not protect women's rights per se. The researcher made various recommendations for the reform some of whi...
ABSTRACT Accra, the capital city of Ghana, is highly multilingual and has a fair representation of most of the major languages in the country. In this regard, a lot of intercultural activities are expected to occur. This study explores an underrated importance of language use in forming congenial relationships during intercultural encounters such as interethnic marriage ceremonies in Greater Accra. The study analyses how language is negotiated and used during these ceremonies. It reveals th...
ABSTRACT Physical aggression, psychological mistreatment and sexual abuse against women in intimate unions are public health concerns globally. They constitute infringements on human rights, and are a huge economic burden to nations. Research suggests that individual level factors and women’s subordinate position to men predispose them to male-perpetrated intimate partner violence (IPV). In sub-Saharan Africa where marriages are near universal, little is known about the cultural context wit...
ABSTRACT The autobiography is the medium Angelou chooses to recount the defining phases of her experience as an African-American. In fact, she uses it to define her identity – who she is, her culture, and her past, present and future. Maya Angelou has a collection of autobiographical texts, which chronicle her life from infancy to adulthood. In these collections, she recounts the hard and good times of her life. This essay discusses how Angelou uses the subjects of motherhood and marriage...
ABSTRACT This study is on the Contribution of International nongovernmental organizations on promoting children’s rights to education in Tanzania, the study takes World Vision Tanzania in Dodoma Region as case study. Broadly the study aimed at examining the contribution of World Vision in promoting children‟s rights to education in Tanzania. Primarily the study was based in providing an overview of the state of children‟s rights to education in Farkwa and Mundemu wards by examining the ...
TABLE OF CONTENTDECLARATIONAPPROVALDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivABSTRACTCHAPTER ONE 11.1 Introduction1.2 Background to the study 11.3 Statement of the Problem 21.4 Objectives of the study 21.5 Research Questions 31.6 Literature Review 31.7 Justification Of The Study 61.8 Scopeofthe study 61.9 Methodology 71.9.1 Introduction 71 .9.2 Methods for data collection 71.9.2.1 Library Research 71.9.2.2 Observation 71.9.2.3 Interviews 81.9.3 Methods Of Data Analysis 81.9.3.1 Translation 81.9.3.2 Linguis...
ABSTRACT According to MoEST (2008), it’s observed that access to university education has tremendously improved in current years. The enrolment moved from 59,195 in 2000-2001 to 1333,710 in 2007-2008 academic year. However, that increment has not been experienced in the areas of semi-arid lands (ASAL). The purpose of this study was to examine the challenges of accessing university education by high school graduates of Marsabit District. Survey research method was used to gather information ...
This article aims to guide a new wig and to arm him with the basic knowledge of interviewing, preparing and filing of a divorce process and as well as emphasis on the entire procedure including stage to stage guide in divorce proceedings in High Courts of Nigeria. VICTOR. U UZOCHUKWU LP.
ABSTRACT This study investigated the effect of length of marriage on sources of marital problems among married female students of Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. The population of married female students was 145; the sample was 103 of married female students. Descriptive survey designed was used. A simple random sampling method was used to select the married female students from the targeted school. Six hypotheses were raised and tested using Chi-square for data an...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to identify interpret and understand the causes of early marriage perceived by Adults in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State with a view to recommend appropriate measure to be taken in order to enhance their welfare in terms of education and thus empower them to become relevant and potential citizens of the contemporary Nigeria. The investigation was conducted solely with the purpose of findings out the attitude of the Adult on early marriage of girl...
INTRODUCTION Marriage is the cardinal social instructions of human race its origin dates back to the creation of man himself. This can be traced in the biblical account of our first parents Adam and Eve that lived in the Garden of Eden as recorded, that God made a woman from the rib of Adam and brought her to the man (Adam). Thus man now said “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh it was for this reason that a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his ...
ABSTRACT Several studies have been carried out in the past focusing on the relationship between work-related stress and marital quality. These studies have indicated that some of the challenges that couples encounter in their marital relationships have a link with work-related stress. Seventh-day Adventist couples may not be exceptional cases on issues affecting other marriages. However, committed Christian couples may assume that they are immune to challenges that affect non-Christians and ...