South African Women in Business and Management: Transformation in Progress

Ndhlovu, Tidings P.; Spring, Anita

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“…For example, in Apartheid South Africa, the national family planning programme that was passed in 1974 sought to provide contraception in order to reduce the black population while actively encouraging the growth of the white population (Department of Social Development (DOSD) [ 7 ]. Paradoxically, the ideological standpoint that informed this approach linked population growth with reducing poverty of the masses, yet institutionalized racism and exclusion from opportunities went against freedom of choice and convergence [ 2 , 3 , 8 ]. Despite linking incentives to fertility rates, population controls led to constrained freedoms as the black population lost their ability to exercise control over various aspects of their personal lives, including control over social reproduction.…”

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Conceptions of Contraceptive Use in Rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Lessons for Programming

Ndinda

Ndhlovu

Khalema

2017

IJERPH

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Community family planning programmes in South Africa arose from the controversial apartheid history of controlling the African population while encouraging the growth of European migrant population. Post-apartheid population policies shifted away from population control to aligning policies to the global agenda that placed emphasis on the link between population and development. The focus on population and development polices in post-apartheid South Africa is on social equality, justice and peace rather than controlling sections of the population. Given the shift, this paper interrogates the conceptions of contraceptive use among rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal. Our primary objective is to understand the dynamics surrounding access to and use of family planning services in peri-urban and rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal. Using focus group data, the findings of the study suggest that different social categories interact with the family planning programmes differently. How teenagers and married women perceive the value of family planning differs. Gender differences regarding the use of condoms are also evident. The paper attempts to grapple with the non-use of condoms despite the knowledge that these prevent pregnancy and provide protection from sexually-transmitted diseases. The contribution of this paper lies in its identification of socio-cultural factors and the political economy underlying the different attitudes towards contraceptive use in rural KwaZulu-Natal.

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Conceptions of Contraceptive Use in Rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Lessons for Programming

Ndinda

Ndhlovu

Khalema

2017

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“…That is why women are always at a disadvantage whether from a disadvantaged background or not’. Although social change and the active inclusion of women in the workforce is improving (Booysen, ; Ndhlovu and Spring, ), widespread stereotyping and (non)advancement issues remain to be resolved (Murray, ). The traditional view of women, and what society expects of them, still impact upon the choices that they make in emerging economies (Assaad, , ).…”

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“…Women deal with this in various ways: some relocate or withdraw (Tomlinson et al, 2013), some enhance their visibility, and some network to build support (Rastetter and Cornils, 2012). This article offers insight into how female managers in an emerging economy setting, where women often face discrimination, limited role expectations and lower wages, use networking to achieve business success (Ndhlovu and Spring, 2009). Using a focus-group design, we show how networking can assist women to deal with institutional and social disadvantage by supporting their careers with access to organisational networks and with sponsors who offer mentorship, emotional assistance and advice on how to develop and progress in their careers (Durbin and Tomlinson, 2010;Forret and Dougherty, 2001).…”

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The networking practices of women managers in an emerging economy setting: negotiating institutional and social barriers

Klerk

Verreynne

2017

Human Res Mgmt Journal

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Women managers face institutional and social barriers throughout their careers. In this research, we use networking and symbolic interactionism theories to explain how they network while negotiating these impediments in an emerging economy setting. Focus‐group data revealed three themes. The women in our study, as predicted by networking theory, use networks to bolster career outcomes, although some also use non‐influential networks or network ineffectively. Next, symbolic interactionism explains how expectations of, and personal reflections on, networking lead to a lack of confidence and feelings of guilt that can be career limiting. However, when women understand that their unique networking approach can be powerful, they gain social capital that enhances their leadership. Last, patriarchal cultures of emerging economy settings support stereotypical gender roles, leaving women conflicted between competition and mutual support, thus redefining the so‐called Queen Bee phenomenon. We conclude by showing how women can use networking to enhance career and personal development.

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“…In the South African context, the research that has been conducted has focused mainly on issues such as discrimination within the workplace, equal opportunities and affirmative action of women in organisations (Human, 1996;McFarlin et al, 1999;Mathur-Helm, 2002Thomas, 2002;Denton and Vloeberghs, 2003;Littrell and Nkomo, 2005;McEwan, 2005): The glass-ceiling effect (Mathur-Helm, 2006); women entrepreneurs and discrimination in employment (Ndhlovu and Spring, 2009); coping strategies utilised by working mothers (for example, seeking social support; Brink and De la Rey, 2001); and the changing role of men in the family (for example, taking care of children and household responsibilities; Smit, 2002).…”

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Business socialising: Women’s social networking perceptions

Bogaards

Klerk²,

Mostert³

2012

Afr. J. Bus. Manage.

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The primary research objective of the study was to investigate the perceptions of the social networking practices of businesswomen. A non-probability purposive voluntary sample, followed by snowball sampling, was used to select businesswomen (n = 31) living and working in the Gauteng province for in-depth interviews. Various perceptions of businesswomen of social networking practices were identified. A number of networking challenges that businesswomen experience in their social networking efforts were also identified, as well as the resources they may utilise in order to cope with these challenges. In addition, characteristics essential to successful social networking behaviour, such as respect, integrity and confidence, were identified. Recruiting businesswomen to participate in the study proved difficult owing to their typically full schedules. In addition, it was difficult to ensure a representative sample for the study. Furthermore, owing to the need for a central interviewing point, a coffee shop was selected for this purpose. The nature of such a venue though resulted in disturbances during the interviews, which was disruptive to the process. The study demonstrated that a better understanding of social networking will aid businesswomen with regard to success in their work and personal lives. The study information further provided insight into the specific approach of businesswomen to social network building in the business environment with the objective of excelling in their careers. From a personal point of view, it was concluded that, businesswomen can gain insight into achieving work-home balance through the utilisation of social networks.

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South African Women in Business and Management: Transformation in Progress

Cited by 13 publications

References 35 publications

Conceptions of Contraceptive Use in Rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Lessons for Programming

Conceptions of Contraceptive Use in Rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Lessons for Programming

The networking practices of women managers in an emerging economy setting: negotiating institutional and social barriers

Business socialising: Women’s social networking perceptions

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