European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Community-based Rehabilitation Support Programmes and Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Tigania East, Kenya

Gitonga Weddy Mukami, Samwel Auya, Eric Bor — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Community-based rehabilitation programmes (CBR) are considered fundamental in improving the well-being of persons with disabilities by facilitating access to basic services like healthcare, education, housing, and employment and fostering their participation in the community through the transfer of knowledge and skills concerning disability and rehabilitation to people with disabilities, their families and the community at large to enhance social inclusion. However, despite the existence of the Disability Community programmes, it is not clear how community-based rehabilitation support has fostered the social inclusion of persons with disabilities in Kenya. Based on the data from Tigania East, Meru County, Kenya, this paper explores the impact of community-based programmes on the social inclusion of persons with disabilities with a view to influencing policy formulation to foster livelihood and inclusion of the disability in the community agenda.

Gender Roles, Social Thinking and Normative Aspects: A Pilot Study among Gabonese Women Drivers

Sandrine Gaymard, Nélia Dionzou — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In recent years, the emancipation of Gabonese women has gained momentum. Thanks to the launch of the African Women’s Decade in 2010, Gabon is implementing initiatives to empower Gabonese women. Access to driving is one of these initiatives. In the field of social thinking, the study of normative models highlights the ability of respondents to substitute for others and the influence of reference models. The objectives of this pilot study are to see how the models evolve and if it is possible to identify this autonomy in social thinking. A test of alternative choices based on eight pairs of stereotyped normative propositions (the inegalitarian vs. egalitarian model or valuing women) was submitted to a group of 41 Gabonese female drivers. The results show that these women make, on average, egalitarian choices, while they attribute more inegalitarian choices to their parents and male drivers. Regression analysis shows that parental and male drivers’ variables do not contribute to the model. The results are discussed in the context of existing research.

The Influence of Time Management Stress and Self-Care Moderator on Clergy Quality Family Relationships in Citam, Kenya

Veronica Kaari Makena, Anne G. Wambugu, Nathan H. Chiroma — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The clergy profession is a challenging one as they are expected to provide spiritual leadership by providing comfort and support to members of the congregation. If the clergy do not intentionally manage their time-management stress by exercising proper self-care, the quality of their family relationships can be impacted negatively by the stress. This study investigated the influence of time management stress with the self-care moderator on clergy-family relationships in Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM). The total population was 204, and a total of 115 respondents, comprising 57 pastors, 40 spouses, and 18 children, participated in the study. Ethical considerations were adhered to by receiving the necessary approvals and licenses before commencing the study. Primary data was collected using questionnaires and focus group discussions. Quantitative data was analyzed using the linear regression technique and presented in tables, histograms, and box plots. The qualitative data was transcribed and analyzed using a thematic analysis approach to identify key themes. Findings showed that time-management stress had a negative effect on the quality of clergy-family relationships (B = -0.224, p < 0.05). Thematic analysis revealed that having intentionality about their self-care and maintaining clear boundaries between work and personal life would help clergy reduce time-management stress and improve the quality of their family relationships. The study recommended that churches should collaborate with family therapists to offer therapy sessions to all members of the clergy. This would enable the clergy and their families to gain new insights and perspectives in dealing with time-management stress and thereby improve the quality of their family relationships.

The Role of Language in the Mandela Strategy

William Walter Bostock — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The peaceful and non-violent transformation of an officially racist and discriminatory minority-governed society into a non-racist inclusive democracy is one of the remarkable events of the 20^th century. A fundamental part of this transformation was Nelson Mandela’s strategy. This article will assess the role of language in the Mandela strategy.

The Impact of Culture on the Girls’ Education: A Case Study of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Saviour Nduka Eboyem — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The plight of girls’ education remains a pressing global issue, as highlighted by the United Nations’ recent publication on the International Day of Education, 2023. The UN emphasized that the world is failing 130 million girls, emphasizing that education for girls is crucial for “well-being and prosperity for all”. Despite concerted efforts by governments worldwide, particularly in third-world nations like Nigeria, significant challenges persist. This study investigates the impact of culture on the deprivation of girls from education in Nigeria, with a focus on Kaduna State. This research utilized a quantitative survey method and employed both secondary and primary data, including a sample of 488 respondents from all 23 local government areas. Statistical analyses, including frequency distributions, simple percentages, cumulative frequency mean deviation, and chi-square, revealed culture as the primary factor contributing to this deprivation. The findings underscore the urgent need for Nigeria’s government to implement more stringent measures to ensure compulsory education for all female children. Various recommendations are proposed to address this issue effectively.