Research and Theses
The research database consists of research and theses, from academics, students, activists and international organisations on the issues of gender and media diversity. This database gives voice to those working in the feild, but who yet do not necessarily produce publishable works. Research is key to successful knowledge creation and the sharing of that research is then essential to continue further knowledge creation. The GMDC hopes that this online tool will aid further studies.
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Vulnerability and the World Cup: A trafficker's window of opportunity
26 February 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: South Africa, Zimbabwe
A land-locked country, Zimbabwe
is surrounded by Zambia, South
Africa, Mozambique and
Botswana. While the country has
experienced historic migration to
and from these countries, the
flow of people across Zimbabwe’s
borders has increased in recent
years due to economic hardships
experienced in the country, which... [read more]
Township B&Bs ready for 2010
26 February 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: South Africa
The 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup has created an
economic buzz across southern Africa and, in host
nation South Africa, is giving rise to new entrepreneurs
and bolstering the small and medium enterprise (SME)
sector, particularly when it comes to the growing bed
and breakfast industry (B&Bs). [read more]
Mama Ice
26 February 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: South Africa
How can I
write my story? My name is Enid Gayizana
and I stay in Khayelitsha. I am the mother of six children
and a single parent as my husband died. I didn’t have
a job, that’s why I took the chance of selling. If you
know how to trade you can sell things to get bread.
Few South African men do this job - they... [read more]
Localising 2010 Soccer World Cup: Economic spin-offs
26 February 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: Regional
Soccer brings millions of people together and even the most
developed countries have used the World Cup to boost local
economies. The world’s convergence in southern Africa for the
2010 World Cup inspired the region to be optimistic about the
economic opportunities, both large and small, that will accompany
the... [read more]
Levelling the playing field: WhizzKids United promoting gender equality
26 February 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: South Africa
South Africa’s 6th-place standing in the World
Economic Forum’s 2009 Gender Gap Index shows
that the country’s egalitarian policies are bearing fruit
in the labour market. However, not included in the
index’s indicators are the disproportionately high HIV
infection rates amongst women, and the shockingly... [read more]
Keeping an eye on kids during World Cup
26 February 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: South Africa
As the FIFA 2010 World Cup approaches, there are fears that the world’s most prestigious football event
will negatively impact South African young girls and women. Some expect a marked increase of human
trafficking, child exploitation and drug trafficking cases.
[read more]
Human trafficking: The scary side of the World Cup
26 February 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: International
The Soccer World Cup may represent major economic opportunities for South Africa, but the event may
have a less glamorous side to it – the possible increase in sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
South Africa represents a beacon of hope to many who come from countries across the continent in
pursuit of a... [read more]
Germinal Gender Narrative: Teaching the Media Environment to Relay the Message
26 February 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: International
The FIFA World Cup is coming to South Africa this year. There are competing theories about whom such grandiose eventstagings benefit: the Olympic Games or the FIFA World Cup infuse an established order with new money, media focus and influence, but such events can also elevate civic virtues by forcing an established... [read more]
Gauging women's role in World Cup 2010
26 February 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: South Africa
Despite the advent of women’s professional soccer, the game remains largely a male affair from its financiers, and advertisers, all the way to the referees, coaches and athletes. For example, women hold just 37% of managerial positions in the current FIFA 2010 World Cup Organising Committee. Closer to home, male... [read more]
Entrepreneurs unsure about 2010
26 February 10 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: Africa
The arrival of the World Cup soil for the first time has brought with it many raised hopes and expectations
across the region, but some entrepreneurs fear that they will not do much business, as tourists may not
visit their markets areas. They are concerned that FIFA’s stringent regulations around signs and... [read more]
