Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences e-Theses Collection: Recent submissions
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An analysis of European Union (EU) aid to Zimbabwe from 1980 to 2000
(2013-06-04)According to Walter Rodney in his book, How Europe Underdeveloped Africa, the pillaging of resources in third world countries created a master servant relationship between the developed countries and the developing countries. ... -
Nature and dynamics of student activism at the University of Zimbabwe
(2013-06-04)This study explores the nature and dynamics of student activism at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and explains why there has been increased silence at a time when the number of student grievances has increased. Historically, ... -
MAINSTREAMING GENDER INTO ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: An Examination of the Strategies of Urban Women in the Informal Sector‟s Livelihoods: A Case Study of Harare.
(2013-06-04)Despite that a number of central government ministries and local authorities and non-state sector agencies have adopted a number of policies and strategies to address urban poverty, women prevalently continue to dominate ... -
An investigation into the nature and extent of economic exploitation of street children in Zimbabwe: A case study of Harare Central Business District
(2013-06-04)The exploitation of street is among the social problems in Zimbabwe. This study had five objectives, these were: to determine the basic characteristics of working street children in Harare Central Business District (CBD), ... -
A study on the challenges faced by children infected with HIV: the case of children on the SOS children’s villages community outreach programme (Glen View, Glen Nora and Budirio)
(2013-05-27)The aim of the study was to establish the challenges faced by HIV infected children. The objectives of the study were to ascertain health, education and psychosocial needs and problems of children infected with HIV, to ... -
Housing land allocation in Kadoma: Implication for low-cost housing provision
(2013-05-27)This paper reviews housing land supply and land allocation strategies and practices in Kadoma. Inadequate supply of and inequitable access to serviced land is the most important factor limiting the supply of housing to low ... -
An investigation into the nature and extent of economic exploitation of street children in Zimbabwe: A case study of Harare Central Business District
(2012-11-06)The exploitation of street is among the social problems in Zimbabwe. This study had five objectives, these were: to determine the basic characteristics of working street children in Harare Central Business District (CBD), ... -
The World Trade Organisation and Developing Countries: The Case of Zimbabwe
(2012-10-01)This study gives a critical analysis of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and developing countries in general and Zimbabwe in particular. This study makes an assessment of the achievements and obstacles in regulating ... -
Stepparenting: A comparative study of community perceptions towards stepparenting, stepparents’ personal experiences and coping strategies used by rural and urban stepparents: The Case of Gutu and Harare
(2012-10-01)Much has been said in the media and documented about stepparents elsewhere. However, little is known about the psychological experiences of stepparents caring for stepchildren in Zimbabwe. Most of the research that has ... -
The self-image of adolescent street children in Harare.
(2012-09-14)The present study sought to explore the relationship between street childhood and adolescent self-image. In Zimbabwe, there has been a rise in street children population in the urban centres. The current study investigated ... -
The Challenges of The HIV and AIDS Pandemic Among Informal Settlements – A Case Study of Hatcliffe Extension in Harare, Zimbabwe
(2012-08-30)This research was a descriptive study on the challenges of the HIV and AIDS pandemic in informal (slum) settlements, case studying the Hatcliffe Extension slum in Harare, Zimbabwe. With slums identified as areas of high ... -
HIV and AIDS: An analysis of community coping strategies with special reference to Mutambi Ward community of Zvishavane, Zimbabwe
(2012-08-30)The impact of HIV and AIDS on Mutambi Ward in Zvishavane District of Zimbabwe was assessed between May 2004 and October 2006. The study was undertaken using focus group discussions, questionnaire surveys, use of key ... -
UNDERSTANDING SOCIO-ECONOMIC OUTCOMES OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS OVER ACCESS, USE AND MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN ZIMBABWE: A CASE STUDY OF ZUNGWI VLEI (ZVISHAVANE DISTRICT)
(2012-07-31)The role of modern technology in economic transformation and sustainable development of Africa has been a subject of debate amongst theorists. Two dominant schools of thought have come up namely pro-modern technology and ... -
NYIKA VANHU: THE LAND IS THE PEOPLE: An Examination of Natural Resource Management in Zimbabwe’s Communal Lands
(2012-07-30)It is generally agreed that for the sustainable management of natural resources to be effective a degree of de-centralisation to local level is an essential requirement. This simple axiom conceals a multitude of conflicting ...
