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Cross-dressing in Caryl Churchills Cloud Nine (1979) and Top Girls (1982)

During the 1960s and 1970s, the second wave of feminism took place in Britain. Back then, women did not just carry the fight for equality in marriage and work, but they also wanted to break free of the chains of gender stereotypes that the patriarchy drew about them. The second wave of feminism; also known as the ‘Women’s Liberation Movements’, did not focus on giving rights to women only but also to sex minorities (e.g. homosexuals, transsexuals. etc.). Caryl Churchill is a prominent E...

THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL EFFECTS OF RURAL-URBAN MIGRATION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ( A CASE STUDY OF IKOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EKITI STATE)

PROPOSAL The purpose of this research work is to examine the economic and social effect of rural-urban migration in Local Government with special emphasis on Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State for the purpose of getting the required information from the respondents.The researcher made a personal contact and observation from the personal contact and observation, it was discovered that Ikole Local Government is one of the Local Government that play an important role in rural urban ...

Effect of Divorce on Academic Performance of Secondary School Students’ in Ilorin Metropolis

ABSTRACT          The study investigated the influence of divorce on the academic performance of secondary school students in Ilorin Metropolis. It also compared students’ responses by sex, age and religions.          Data were collected from 200 selected students through influence of Divorce on students’ performance Questionnaire (IDSPQ). It also obtained students results in promotion examinations to senior secondary school in English Language. Data collected were analys...

Examining the use of Alternative Performance Measures (Non-IFRS Measures) in comparing financial performance of listed companies

ABSTRACT The research was conducted to identify whether Alternative Performance Measures (Non-IFRS Measures) could be used by external stakeholders to compare financial performance of corporate entities listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. The research was triggered by the prevalence of these additional measures of performance, which were deemed to be marring and driving away focus from the traditional financial information: the IFRS-complaint financial statements. It was perceived that the...

INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD FEEDING PRACTICES AMONG HIV POSITIVE MOTHERS IN MANYA KROBO DISTRICT, EASTERN REGION, GHANA

Abstract This study was aimed at providing comprehensive information on infant and young child feeding practices adopted by HIV positive mothers participating in the nation’s pilot PMTCT programme in the Manya Krobo District, Eastern Region of Ghana. It also drew comparisons with the same feeding practices among mothers of unknown HIV status.Secondly, the study provided information on the relationships between infant and young child feeding practices and selected background factors of ...

Socio-Cultural Practices and Girl Child Education in Hodan District, Mogadishu, Somalia

ABSTRACT  The is sought to investigate Socio-Cultural Practices and Girl Child Education in Hodan District, Mogadishu, Somalia with the following objective’s the general object of the study was to examine socio-cultural practices and girl child education in Hodan District, Mogadishu, Somalia and the Specific Objectives were (i) To examine the state of girl child education in Hodan District, Mogadishu, Somalia, (ii) To examine the relationship between socio-cultural practices and girl child...

Domestic Violence Against Women and Girl Child Education in Bundibugyo: A Case Study of Bw Amba County

ABSTRACT The research topic of the study was domestic violence against women and girl child education in Bundibugyo district Bwamba county. The problem was retardation of girl child education in Bundibugyo district Bwamba county. The purpose of the study is to establish how domestic violence against women has retarded girl child education in Bundibugyo district, Bwamba county Bubandi sub county .. The objectives of the study were; to establish the extent to which socio-demographic factors of...

Social And Institutional Variables Of Pupils' Retention In Selected Primary Schools In Mtito- Andel Division Kibwezi District - Kenya

ABSTRACT The major objective of the study was to examine the causes of school dropouts in Mtito- Andei Division, Kibwezi district, Kenya. The study was conducted in Mtito- Andei Division Kibwezi district Kenya. A total of 60 respondents were chosen; 10 politicians, 10 religious leaders, 10 political leaders, and 30 parents consulted during the study. The study findings were collected in line with the research questions of the study. The first research question sought to find out the causes o...

An Inquiry Into The Social Consequences Of Hiv/ Aids On Young People's Livelihood In Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Declaration ......................... .. ... ....... ...... .. ............ .. . .. ......... . .......................... .. ii Approval ............... ...... .. .. .... . ..... . ........... ............ ............................ ... .. ..... ..... iii Dedication ..... .. ...... ... ...... .. ..... .. ... ..... .. ... . .. . .. .... ............ ..... ........ ......... ... ..... .... iv Acknowledgement .................................. .. ................ .. ......

Analysis Of The Factors Responsible For Pupils Drop Out In Schools In Loita Division Narok South District - Kenya

ABSTRACT The major objective of the study was to examine the causes of school dropouts in Loita Division, Narok South district, Kenya. The study was conducted Division Narok South district Kenya. A total of 60 respondents were chosen; 10 politicians, 10 religious leaders, 10 political leaders, and 30 parents consulted during the study. The study findings were collected in line with the research questions of the study. The first research question sought to find out the causes of school dropout...

The Causes of School Drop out in Thika District: Case Study of Ruiru Secondary School- Kenya.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Declarati_on ...................................................... ,, ......... . Dedication ................................................................. . .. 11 Approval ................................................................... . lll Acknowledgement. ....................................................... . IV Table of contents .......................................................... . v List of Tables .........................................................

Girls’ Completion Rate In Public Mixed Day Secondary Schools In Kirinyaga West District, Kirinyaga County- Kenya

ABSTRACT Education is an important life process that plays a vital role in forming the foundation for a girl’s future better being, as it equips the learner child with basic knowledge, skills and altitudes that will enable her/him to cope well in life. In Kirinyaga West District most girls who attend public mixed day secondary schools do not complete secondary level of education. Despite Kenya Government’s commitment to enhancement of girl-child education, their completion rate at Seconda...

The Relationship between Destructive Communications And Divorce In Nairobi -Kenya A Pilot Study

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationshi p between destructi ve comm unication and divorce in Nairobi. The findings of the study were to be taught to the clergy, couples. premari tal counselors and fami ly and marital therapists with an aim of decreasi ng divorce rates i n Nairobi. The study a imed to identi fy destruct ive comm unication styles i n marriages in Nai robi, the potenti al causes of increased d ivorce rates and the relationshi p between destructive com...

Free Primary Education And Pupil Enrolment In Public Primary Schools. A case Of Kangemi Slums In Westlands Division In Nairobi

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL ii DEDICATION ill ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv TABLE OF CONTENTS v LIST OF FIGURES vii ABSTRACT viii CHAPTERONE i INTRODUCTION i 1.1 Back Ground to the Study 1 1 .2 Back Ground to the Subject of Study 1 1.3 Statement of the Problem 3 1.4 Objectives of the Study 3 1.4.1 General Objective 4 1 .4.2 Specific Objectives 4 1 .5 Research Questions 4 1 .6 Significance of the Study 4 1.7 The Scope of the Study 5 CHAPTER TWO 6 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE REVIEW 6 2.0 Intro...

The Effects Of Resettlement Of Bakiga In Kibaale District: A Case Study Of Kagadi Sub County Kibaale District

ABSTRACT This study focused on a number of aspects concerning the effect of the resettlement of the Bakiga on the socio-economic and political issues with specific reference to Kagadi sub-county, Kibaale District. Kibaale district is a multi-ethnic community drawing from the Banyoro, Bakonjo, Baganda, Bamba, Bafumbira, Bakiga, Batooro, Banyarwanda and other ethnic groups which have lived in harmony and have become relatives through marriages, trade and brotherhood. Although waves of conflict...


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