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ItemThe iron heart.(Makerere University, 2024)Anyango, a teenager at Makerere University comes from Busuwu village Busia North Consituency, Busia District. Being a student of social sciences and having attended various feminist conversations and trainings with Girls not Brides, she believes in equality and getting a man who can treat her like a queen. However, her father Makoha, a chief in the Obwenego (Samia chiefdom), decides that her eldest daughter ought to get married to a fellow chief's son to keep the cultural heritage since he is one of the custodians of culture in Samia land. The different ideologies about the best marriage suitor between Anyango and her father Makoha birthes a huge cultural crush where the former believes in a civilized way of getting a marriage partner and a church wedding while the later believes in a traditional way of parents identifying a best partner from within the locality. The continued fights between the two parties leave Anyango confused since she cannot leave Festus, her fiancy to get married to a "rigid and conservative village man." When Anyango realises that she is losing both the battle and the war, she commits suicide. Should parents leave their children to identify best marriage partners for themselves? How far has the crash between tradition and modernity affected the search for the best marriage suitors for teenagers? How has feminism changed the mindset of young girls about marriage and ideal men?
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ItemVerbal violence against homosexuals in Uganda(Makerere University, 2024)This dissertation investigates and describes the forms and manifestations of verbal violence against homosexuals in Uganda. Under the forms of verbal violence, the dissertation also explores their effects. It then proceeds further by suggesting preferable solutions to mitigate verbal violence in Uganda. In the second chapter, the dissertation presents a literature review of different authors about the forms, manifestations and solutions of verbal violence. In the third chapter, the dissertation makes a presentation and the analysis of data. Here, the views collected from the literature review vis-à-vis the data findings are critically interpreted. The fourth chapter presents a summary of the research, alongside the recommendations and a list of references.
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ItemImagery and meaning in selected Tooro proverbs(Makerere University, 2017)This study examines the use of imagery in selected Tooro proverbs, focusing on how symbolic and visual language contributes to the construction of meaning within the cultural context of the Batooro people of Western Uganda. Tooro proverbs are widely recognized not just for their poetic form, but for their role in guiding thought, transmitting moral values, and shaping cultural identity. The research specifically explores how imagery operates within these expressions, what types of imagery are most commonly used, and what cultural, social, and moral meanings are communicated through such language. Using a qualitative approach, the study applies ethnolinguistic and thematic analysis to a selected sample of Rutooro proverbs. The proverbs were sourced from oral interviews, field observations, and secondary materials such as published proverb collections and community archives. Data were interpreted based on recurring symbolic patterns and their functional roles within Batooro cultural life. Findings indicate that imagery in these proverbs draws heavily from familiar domains such as animals, food, ecological systems, tools, and the human body. These symbols are not decorative; they are tied to lived experiences and serve to communicate ideas about patience, humility, diligence, social identity, and ethical responsibility. The analysis shows that imagery in Tooro proverbs is often employed in everyday contexts to shape conduct, reinforce tradition, and transmit knowledge across generations. Rather than being abstract or ornamental, the imagery reflects the Batooro worldview, making each proverb contextually grounded and socially relevant. The study concludes that imagery is central to how meaning is structured in Tooro proverbs. It functions as a tool for informal instruction and plays a role in maintaining the cohesion and continuity of Batooro cultural knowledge in contemporary society.
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ItemUdadis wa namna bora ya kutumia mtindo katika utunzi wa fasihi andishi : mfano wa Riwaya ya Utengano(Makerere University, 2024)Tasnifu hii inahusu kazi ya utafiti iliyoandikwa juu ya mada ya UDADIS WA NAMNA BORA YA KUTUMIA MTINDO KATIKA UTUNZI WA FASIHI ANDISHI: MFANO WA RIWAYA YA UTENGANO. Tasnifu hii ni mojawapo ya vigezo mbalimbali ambavyo wanafunzi sharti watimize kabla ya kupata shada yao ya kwanza. Kazi imechunguza suala zima la matumizi bora ya mtindo kipengele mojwapo cha fani ya kazi ya fasihi andishi. Mtindo umezingatiwa katika kazi hii kwa sababu nyingi kati ya kazi za fasihi andishii hukosa hadhira na hivyo kufa mapema kwa sababu ya makossa ya kimtindo. Lengo kuu la kazi hii ni kubaini namna ambavyo wandishi wa kazi za fasihi andishi hutumia kipengele cha mtindo kuwasilisha kazi zao. Lengo hili limeendewa kupitia hatua mahususi tatu yaani, kwanza kabisa ni kutoa mifano ya aina za mitindo inayotumiwa katika uwasilishaji wa fasihi andishi, pili tulionesha namna bora ya kutumia mitindo hii katika kutunga kazi za kifasihi na mwisho kabisa kazi ulijadili baadhi ya makossa ambayo hutendwa na watunzi wa fasihi andishi wanapotumia mitindo mbalimbal. Utafiti huu umetumia mbinu ya upekuzi wa yaliyomo. Yaani, tunaweza kusema upekuzi uliofanywa hapa ni ule wa kimaktaba ambapo marejeo mbalimbali yamepitiwa hasa riwaya ya Utengano (1980). Utafiti umegundua kwamba makossa mengi yanayofanyika katika matumizi ya mtindo hupatikana katika kazi nnyingi za wandishi chipuzi. Jambo hili tumelibaini kupitia kutizama kazi yake ya Utengano (1980) ambayo ni miongoni mwa kazi alizozitoa mwanzoni na kuiliganisha na zile za hivi karibuni kama vile Dunia Yao (2006), tunaona kwamba pamoja na kuwa mwandishi huyu anadhihirisha ustadi mkubwa wa umilisi wa lugha, ipo tofauti kubwa kati ya uchaguzi wa msamiati kati ya riwaya hizi mbili ambapo kuna umakini mwingi uliotumika katika ile ya Dunia Yao (2006) ukilinganisha na ile ya Utengano (1980). Kwa muhtasari tunaweza kusema kwamba mtindo ni kipengele amabacho hutambulisha kiwango cha ufundi wa mtunzi kwa hadhira na ipo haja kubwa ya watu kuelimishwa juu ya namna bora ya kukitumia ili kuepukana na makosa ya kizembe yanayorudisha nyuma maedeleo ya fasihi. Hivyo basi, utafiti huu unapendekeza kwamba ipo haja kubwa ya kutizama upya matumizi ya vipengele vingine vya kazi ya fasi hasa vile vya fani kwa sababu bila ya umbo la nje kuboreshwa, la ndani pia haliwezi kuboreshwa.
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ItemThe role of Communication Technology (ICT) in Promoting urban farming Walukuba/Masese Ward, Jinja City(Makerere University, 2024)Urban farming in Walukuba/Masese Ward, Jinja City, plays a critical role in local food security and economic growth. Yet, only 25% of urban farmers in the region use ICT tools in their farming practices, according to Kwesiga and Ssekibuule (2020). The reasons for low ICT adoption among the remaining 75% are not documented. There are no studies to describe how effective the ICTs are in terms of accessibility, as well as the relevance and timeliness of the information provided. Understanding ICTs’ effectiveness would, therefore, help urban farmers to properly utilize them to boost agricultural production and use this information to try out new farming innovations. It can also guide the extension workers on which ICTs to recommend to the farmers. Therefore, there is a need to identify the barriers preventing ICT use and to assess how ICT impacts productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Additionally, there is a lack of documentation on farmers' awareness and training needs regarding ICT tools and support systems. This research aims to uncover the factors hindering ICT adoption in Walukuba/Masese Ward. It will explore awareness levels, barriers, impacts, and the effectiveness of existing policies, ultimately contributing to targeted interventions that could enhance productivity, sustainability, and the livelihoods of urban farmers.