Browsing School of Social Sciences (SSS) by Subject "Women"
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Assessing the consequences of domestic violence against women in Uganda. A case of Bwaise, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study sought to assess the consequences of domestic violence against women in Uganda. It looks at the causes of Domestic Violence against women, the role of culture, the reasons why women keep silent when affected by ... -
Assessment of effects of single parenthood in Mafubira Zone A
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study was carried out to investigate the assessment of the effects of single parenthood on children in Mafubira A Zone. The discussions of this chapter are based on the findings and the interpretation of these results ... -
The contribution of Saccos in promoting the livelihood security of women. A case of lira urban transporters Sacco, central division in lira city
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study aimed at assessing the contribution of SACCOs in promoting the livelihood security of women using the case of Lira Urban Transporters SACCO. Its specific objectives were;(i) To profile the activities undertaken ... -
Effects of refugee settlement on the livelihood of the women: A case of Rhino Camp, Arua District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study was on impacts of refugee resettlements on the livelihood of women in Rhino camp Arua district, northern Uganda. The main purpose of the study was to examine the both the positive and negative effects of refugee ... -
Effects of sexual and gender based violence on the livelihoods of refugee women in Uganda: A case of Palabek Refugee Settlement, Lamwo District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Despite several attempts to eliminate SGBV among refugees over the years, the rates of violence in the refugee households are still rampantly increasing. This qualitative study with a case study research design explored ... -
Experience of resilience among women living with HIV/AIDs in Katuna Town Council Kabale District
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The study was aimed at assessing experiences of resilience among women living with HIV/AIDS in Katuna Town Council Kabale District. The specific objectives were to examine individual experiences of women living with HIV/AIDS, ... -
The impact of gender-based violence on mass media in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2021)The role of the media in gender based violence (GBV) awareness cannot be ignored. However, it is a common perception among media scholars today, that there is a progressive shrinkage in media coverage on GBV the study shows ... -
The Influence of covid-19 lockdown on cases of gender based violence among girls and women in urban households
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Gender Based Violence refers to harm that happen to a person or group of people because of their gender. It takes the forms of physical, emotional or sexual violence among women and girls. Evidence from all over the world ... -
The livelihood needs and coping strategies of elderly women in Nakaseke District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-01)The purpose of the study was to understand the livelihood needs and coping strategies of elderly women in Nakaseke District. The study was guided by the following Objectives; a) To find out the livelihood needs and coping ... -
Men's perception of women and girls' rights in higher institutions of learning: a case study of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The study focuses on male students' perceptions of women and girls rights in higher learning institutions, a case of Maker ere University. It takes a historical approach to establish gender equality initiatives at the ... -
Participation of women in water project to meet their domestic needs. A study of Bwaise community.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Women are the managers of water but they are often isolated from decisions of water supply which is meant to benefit them. As a result of this the water projects are not owned by the women and the capacity of the water ... -
Perception on the quality of care received by women who have had cesarean births in Kisaasi parish, Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-01)I conducted a phenomenological research study using a qualitative approach. The study sought to find out the perceptions on the quality of care received by women who had given birth through CS in Kisaasi Kampala district. ... -
Perceptions of men regarding their partners’ participation in the Uganda women entrepreneurship program (UWEP) in Atutur sub-county, Kumi district.
(Makerere University, 2022-05)The Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Program is an initiative of the Government of Uganda implemented as a rolling program under the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development and it's intended to empower Ugandan women ... -
Start-up social enterprises and women’s economic empowerment in Ndejje –Bongole cell, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-12)The study was focused on establishing the contribution of start-up social enterprises to women’s economic empowerment using a case study of Egality Development Hub in Wakiso (Ndejje-Bongole cell). The study examined the ...