African Journal of Gender and Women Studies

African Journal of Gender and Women Studies ISSN 2516-9831 Vol. 2 (4), pp. 101-110, April, 2017. © International Scholars Journals

Review

A critical review of the occurrence of depression among married Asian female immigrants in South Korea

Brice Wilfried Obiang Obounou* and Lorato Lillian Mpelega 

Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Keimyung University, 1095 Dalgubeol-daero, Dalseogu, Daegu 704-70142601, Korea.

*Corresponding author E-mail: [email protected]. Tel.: +82-53-580-5870.

Accepted 17 February, 2017

Abstract

Married Asian female immigrants’ mental health issues, particularly depression in relation to acculturation is becoming a serious problem in the republic of Korea. The country is transitioning from a homogenous society to a multicultural country. This transition can be attributed to the large number of females from other Asian countries married to Koreans; with over 85% of foreign spouses being women. When these married female immigrants arrive in Korea, they have to learn a new language, a new culture and change their diet. The acculturation experience is often associated with a high prevalence of depression among these women. From literature written in English, an analysis was made to determine whether acculturation factors had a greater impact on the occurrence of depression among married Asian female immigrants compared to social determinants of health. Due to the pattern observed from this analysis, policies were recommended for future consideration by relevant bodies.

Keywords: Immigrant women; acculturation; depression; critical review review; Asian women, Korea.

African Journal of Gender and Women Studies ISSN 2516-9831 Vol. 2 (2), pp. 069-075, February, 2017. © International Scholars Journals 

Full Length Research Paper

A study of the perspectives and reporting patterns of sexual harassment among staff and students at the University of Zambia

James Kampyongo, Chitalu Kalima and Inonge Kambwili

Department of Gender Studies, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zambia.

Accepted 22 September, 2016

*Corresponding author email: [email protected]

Abstract 

The study was conducted to explore the perspectives, understanding and reporting patterns of sexual harassment, among staff and students at the University of Zambia (UNZA). The participants included 76 academic staff, 128 non academic staff and 885 students who were randomly selected from the different schools at UNZA. A self-reported questionnaire was developed and piloted for use in this study. The results indicated that sexual harassment occurred among different categories of the UNZA community, with 37% of all the participants reporting to have been sexually harassed. There was found to be a discrepancy in the understanding of the term sexual harassment with majority of the participants only recognizing overt acts such as “subtle or overt pressure for sexual favors” to be acts of sexual harassment. Reporting of sexual harassment was found to be minimal, with only a quarter of those who were sexually harassed having told someone about the act. The majority of those who were sexually harassed did not make a formal complaint because they were embarrassed or they did not believe any action would be taken. It may be concluded that sexual harassment at the UNZA is a challenge to be addressed seriously.

Keywords: Sexual harassment, university, HIV and AIDS, academia, students, gender.

African Journal of Gender and Women Studies ISSN 2516-9831 Vol. 2 (3), pp. 089-094, March, 2017.  © International Scholars Journals

Full Length Research Paper

An assessment of the role of gender differences in choosing leadership style

Hassan Sagar¹, Sadir Khaled¹ and Abdul Gorgani²

¹Department of Management, College of Management and Economics, Kerman, Kerman Province, Iran.

²Department of Gender Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, Karaj and Tehran, Iran.

Corresponding author. Email: [email protected].

Accepted 12 August, 2016

Abstract

One of the topics that has engaged the human mind all the time, is a major difference created among human beings in terms of gender. Perhaps one of the first questions a human being asked himself/herself has been that what these differences mean, and what has been the necessity of human beings being created in two or according to a more contemporary narrative in more than two sexes. Men and women, from a long time ago have recognized the world very differently compared to each other, and sometimes the distance between the two sexes has been so much that they have been referred to as two different planets. This article is written to understand this point whether the gender difference Have any effects on selecting a certain leadership style by managers or not? And whether this selection by managers leads to the crisis preparedness or crisis proneness in the complex under their order or not? This point can be useful to all those organizations, in some way, facing this question of what kind of management and which style of leadership to use for the success of their organization. This research is considered as an applied theoretical study .In this study, in order to find an answer to our question, a questionnaire has been designed and distributed among the managers of governmental Organizations in Kerman City. The sample size was extracted according to Cochrane formula and a final number of 180 questionnaires were determined. The results of this research indicate the fact that there exists a significant relationship between in Kerman city's governmental organizations managers' sex and the type of their leadership style and consequently their attitude toward the crisis. On the other hand, the managers' type of attitude toward crisis, may lead to crisis preparedness or crisis proneness within the organizational framework of their complex. This study confirms the fact that gender is an influencing factor in incidence or absence of crises and organizational crises in particular.

Key words: crisis, leadership style, gender, crisis preparedness, crisis proneness.

African Journal of Gender and Women Studies ISSN 2516-9831 Vol. 2 (3), pp. 076-088, March, 2017. © International Scholars Journals

Full Length Research Paper

A study of gender differential in life expectancy

*Kayode Ajibola, John  Olanrewaju and Gbenga Bamidele

Department of Epidemiology and Community Health Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

*Corresponding Author E-mail: [email protected]

Accepted 22 October, 2016

Abstract

Within populations, differences in life expectancy exist; that is, with regard to gender. The longevity gap between male and female has been in existence since the creation of man and the gap persists across the globe, from developed to developing nations. Females tend to outlive males in all populations, and have lower mortality rates at all ages, starting from infancy. However, the degree to which females outlive males varies; the difference is around three years in the less developed countries and approximately seven years in developed countries. The interaction of genetic and environmental risk factors and socialization are responsible for longevity difference by gender. A sex-specific consideration of risk behavior and quality of life suggests that a healthy lifestyle, relevant information and preventive measures particularly in males must be initiated before puberty if they are to have a positive effect on mortality and morbidity during the course of a person's life.

Key words: Gender, life expectancy, longevity, determinants.

African Journal of Gender and Women Studies ISSN 2516-9831 Vol. 2 (1), pp. 057-068, January, 2017. © International Scholars Journals

Full Length Research Paper

Hindrances encountered by women entrepreneurs in accessing financial opportunities in South Africa

Gary Coetzee Musk¹, G. H. Botha²* and Bernand Shaun Neil¹

¹Department of Entrepreneurship and Business Management, Faculty of Business, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa.

²Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management, Faculty of Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

E-mail:  [email protected]

Accepted 30 December, 2016

Abstract

Research on female entrepreneurship is imperative to create a knowledge base of women’s experiences with regards to being financially excluded in South Africa. There is a realisation, however, that, while race has historically been the primary driver of economic disparities in South Africa, other forms of discrimination also prevent certain groups from accessing economic freedom and opportunities. Women, who represent 52% of the South African population, still suffer from historical and cultural prejudice in accessing opportunities, for a number of reasons that are outlined in this study. While access to financial services continues to be largely racially defined in South Africa, the gender gap between men and women does exist, and is likely to grow if special efforts are not undertaken to address the underlying issues now. Black women are the largest single self-employed segment of the population; a fact that is not reflected in the current industry targets for business activity. This paper examines the extent to which financial service providers in the country were sufficiently aware of the challenges facing women entrepreneurs in South Africa.

Key words: Female entrepreneurs, gender inequality, entrepreneurial motivation.