Browsing Masters Degrees (Sociology and Social Anthropology) by Title
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Science and technology policies and structures in Southern Africa : a discussion of the concept of national system of innovation with reference to Malawi, Namibia and South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The interface between science and technology and the society has led to the notion of science as a social contract, in which scientists, politicians and the general public are called upon to acknowledge ... -
The scope and functionality of the National Innovation Competition as an instrument to promote academic entrepreneurship in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)This study focuses on academic entrepreneurship. It commences with a literature review on international trends in academic entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on incentive schemes used by selected countries to ... -
A self-fulfilling prophecy : investigating the role of normative misperceptions in the student drinking culture at Stellenbosch University
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis explores the existence of misperceptions regarding the peer‐drinking norm among undergraduate students at Stellenbosch University and the role of these misperceptions in explaining students’ ... -
Single mothers and family formation in Suurbraak: a mixed methods study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Mothers from the coloured population in South Africa are often single, raising children without the assistance of a spouse or partner, yet research on their family structures is scarce despite the financial ... -
Social conflict in post-apartheid South Africa : a case study of the conflict at Volkswagen South Africa Ltd. between 1999 and 2000
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The thesis is an analysis of the strikes at Volkswagen SA during the period 1999-2000 and its social and political outcomes. Seen from a broader perspective, it is a case study of social conflict in a ... -
Social researchers’ perceptions of ethics review: the role of scientific domain, methodology and ethical position
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Over the last few decades, increased focus has been placed on the importance of research ethics review at higher education institutions. Although this has been welcomed by many academics, various authors ... -
Solidarity patterns in a minority group : a study of the Indian community of the Cape Peninsula
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1966)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: no abstract available -
'n Sosiologiese studie van sekere aspekte van die gemeenskap langs die Kafferkuilsrivier in die distrik Riversdal
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1948)AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: In Januarie 1946 voordat met die ondersoek begin is, is die hele Duinegebied eers deurreis teneinde met die gebied en sy bevolking, die landbouprodukte en vee, asook die leewyse en verspreiding van ... -
The struggle for self-determination : a comparative study of ethnicity and nationalism among the Quebecois and the Afrikaners
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1999-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis examines the structural factors that precipitate the emergence of ethnicity and nationalism, with a special emphasis on ethno-Iinguistic identity. Nationalist momentum leading to self-determination ... -
Student persistence in higher education : a study of the challenges and achievements of a group of historically disadvantaged senior students studying at the University of the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Students from impoverished economic backgrounds have the highest drop‐out rates within the higher education sector. Research conducted both locally and internationally reveals that there are several ... -
Studying science and engineering at UCT : students' background, experience of science an reasons for studying science or engineering
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: It is the contention of this study that competence in science and mathematics is a necessary condition for access to higher education, but that it is a general interest in science that will inspire ... -
The sustainability and employment creation potential of bivalve mariculture: A case study of mussel and oyster farms in Saldanha Bay
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study addresses the sustainable development and employment creation potential of bivalve mariculture with reference to the case of Saldanha. The first section of the study looks at various theoretical ... -
Sustainability of early childhood development sites in selected rural areas
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is guided by the question: what is done to sustain early childhood development (ECD) in South Africa? The research is conducted in is selected rural areas in Namaqualand and the Karoo. A ... -
Die Swartman in Wes-Kaapland : 'n statistiese oorsig in die lig van die Kleurlingarbeidsvoorkeurbeleid
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1981) -
Teenage mothers’ experiences of motherhood : schooling, stigma and learned responsibility : a case study of teenage mothers of school going age in a peri-urban area in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study seeks to contribute to research that seeks to understand experiences of teenage motherhood. Drawing on the experiences of fifteen (15) teenage mothers between the ages of 15 to 19 years old, ... -
Tegno-korreksies : 'n studie na die impak van tegnologie op 'n Suid-Afrikaanse gevangenis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The modern correctional agency is characterised by the extensive use of information and communication technology (ICT) (e.g. computers, close-circuit television cameras, electronic monitoring systems) ... -
The training, role and challenges of female peacekeepers : experiences of peacekeepers from the Zambia Police Service and the Zambia Army
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Since the 1990s, there has been a shift from state security to human security, which gave rise to a more people-centred approach to security. Within this context, feminist scholars started to advocate for ... -
Treatment through empowerment? : exploring the dynamics of ‘responsibility’ in antiretroviral therapy (ART) in two clinics in the Cape Winelands
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigates how the new technology of treatment, i.e. antiretroviral therapy (ART), is incorporated into public health care institutions. The success of this technology ideally relies on the ... -
Types of explanations given by foreign African women for xenophobic violence : a De-Doorns case study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In November 2009, xenophobic violence flared up in De-Doorns, a small rural town which lies in the Breede Valley Municipality of the Western Cape where table grape production is the main economic activity. ... -
Uitgebreide rol van onderwysers in die aanspreek van die behoeftes van kinders wat weerloos gelaat is in die konteks van MIV/VIGS
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)This thesis is about children who are vulnerable in the context of HIV/AIDS. The epidemic leaves children vulnerable in a number of ways. The education sector is confronted with vulnerable children and this has caused the ...
