Women’s Leadership and Participation in Recent Christian Formations in Swaziland: Reshaping the Patriarchal Agenda?

Nyawo, Sonene

doi:10.29086/2519-5476/2020/sp30a9

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“…Studies across the listed categories revealed a number of challenges that inhibit women in the trajectory to access leadership. Nyawo (2020), Kamalizeni et al. (2018), Bihma et al.…”

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“…'s (2018) study findings showed that women were not taking up entrepreneurship because they lacked self‐confidence due to negative stereotypes that women are not capable of running businesses on their own without help from men. Interestingly, a case study conducted by Nyawo (2020) on a women's prayer group led by a woman showed that patriarchy inhibits women to even stand up for themselves in the wake of oppression even by other women who hold leadership positions. Nyawo notes that patriarchy emphasises a hierarchical order and makes people believe that someone has to be in charge in any given situation, and that a person's authority demands unquestioning obedience.…”

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“…Lastly, networking was also identified by some studies as a viable strategy. Nyawo (2020) and Nyawo and Nsibande (2014) assert that through networking, new knowledge is shared by both the new and experienced leaders.…”

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“…Furthermore, a majority of the analysed studies were qualitative, framed by Western feminist theories, with only one study (Nyawo, 2020) drawing reflections from African women's anthropology, an approach that considers culture as an indispensable variable in gender discourse in Africa. Similarly, Nkomo and Ngambi (2009) noted that a majority of developing scholarship on African women leaders relied on Western theoretical frameworks and discourses with very little reference to African understanding of world views of gender anchored in Africa, and therefore suggested the development of more research that will be devoted to building theory for the African context.…”

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An interaction of patriarchy and female leadership: A synthesis of literature on women leadership in Eswatini

Nkambule,

Perumal

2024

Review of Education

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This paper presents results of a systematic research synthesis of 23 studies on female leadership in Eswatini. The review aimed to present conclusions drawn from synthesising findings from studies on women's participation in leadership in Eswatini. Systematic methods were used in the review to identify the 23 research studies focusing on female leadership across sectors in Eswatini. Since the reviewed studies were qualitative, research synthesis methods were used, and three main themes were identified across the excavated studies. The three main themes are: (1) gender inequality, (2) challenges for women leadership, and (3) women empowerment. Sub‐themes relating to the main themes also emerged. Challenges highlighted were categorised into two: those inhibiting access to leadership for women, and those affecting women who are already in leadership. Forms of women empowerment discussed in the studies are: in‐service training, networking and mentoring. The analysis contributed to knowledge on female leadership in Eswatini by highlighting contributions and limitations of these studies, and further provides a base for future conceptual analysis.Context and implicationsRationale for the studyThe main purpose for undertaking the synthesis of literature on women leadership in Eswatini was to add a voice in the leadership discourse using Eswatini's context.Why the new findings matterThe review on women leadership in Eswatini contributes to the knowledge on African women leadership, and further act as a signpost for future research.Implications for practionersThe synthesis revealed the dearth of literature on female leadership in Eswatini, thus highlighting the need for scholars and feminist researchers to prioritise documenting the voices of women leaders that remains undocumented, so that upcoming young leaders can learn from the great works done by those who have walked uncharted paths before them.

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“…Studies across the listed categories revealed a number of challenges that inhibit women in the trajectory to access leadership. Nyawo (2020), Kamalizeni et al. (2018), Bihma et al.…”

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An interaction of patriarchy and female leadership: A synthesis of literature on women leadership in Eswatini

Nkambule,

Perumal

2024

Review of Education

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“…Nigeria is a diverse country with over 250 ethnic groups, encompassing practices, customs, and beliefs from various ethnic groups, each with unique customs and traditions (Nyawo, 2014;Okumagba & Ogisi, 2022). The traditional Nigerian culture is characterized by moral values, patriarchal power structures, and interfamilial hierarchies, which have shaped family and community relationships (Izzett, 2018;Mtenje, 2016;Nyawo, 2020). The Nigerian culture has well-defined gender roles, with men typically providing for the family and women taking care of the household.…”

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Intersectional analysis of intimate partner violence against Nigerian nurses in the United States

Olatunji,

Tola‐Adewumi

2023

New Dir Adult Contin Educ

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) against Nigerian nurses in the US is a complex issue intersecting gender, occupation, culture, economics, and migration. This study adopts an intersectional feminist and adult learning framework to explore the causes and potential solutions. Drawing on a thematic analysis of ten media reports and commentaries on various reported cases of IPV against Nigerian nurses, key themes that emerged include: gender‐based power dynamics, cultural expectations, clashes between patriarchal societies and gender equality, open communication, psychological factors, perceived “anti‐male” legal system, and immigrant struggles. Adult learning and education (ALE) interventions, employing transformative and experiential learning, can empower Nigerian nurses and the Nigerian immigrant community in general to challenge traditional norms, address power imbalances, and foster equality in relationships. The study calls for targeted and culturally sensitive support services to create safer environments for Nigerian nurses and families in the US. Further research is recommended to assess the long‐term impact and representativeness of the findings.

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The offense characteristics of maternal filicides in eSwatini: adding to Resnick’s classification model

Shabangu,

Moen

2024

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionMaternal filicide, the murder of a child by a mother, is a complex phenomenon. Relatively little is known of filicide on the African continent, especially in eSwatini. This study highlights the complex dynamics at play when these crimes are committed.MethodsThis retrospective study explored offense characteristics of maternal filicide cases in eSwatini from 2005 to January 2024. Thirty-one cases were identified through court documents and news reports. Content analysis was conducted on these cases.ResultsThe study revealed that socio-cultural factors such as the role of a woman in society and traditional beliefs contributed to these crimes. Poverty and contextual challenges also contributed to the systemic reasons for these murders. Relationship challenges featured prominently. A unique finding in this study was the use of poison by biological mothers in all the filicide-suicide attempts.DiscussionWe argue for the inclusion of an additional socio-cultural category to Resnick’s classification model. Ultimately, there is a need for further exploration of filicide in eSwatini and other contexts. This would aid in identifying risk factors in pregnant mothers, in young mothers, among couples, and within socio-cultural practices.

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Women’s Leadership and Participation in Recent Christian Formations in Swaziland: Reshaping the Patriarchal Agenda?

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An interaction of patriarchy and female leadership: A synthesis of literature on women leadership in Eswatini

An interaction of patriarchy and female leadership: A synthesis of literature on women leadership in Eswatini

Intersectional analysis of intimate partner violence against Nigerian nurses in the United States

The offense characteristics of maternal filicides in eSwatini: adding to Resnick’s classification model

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