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Does virginity still matter in the modern world? Virginity and the denial of marriage in the Acts of Paul and Thecla
(2015)
In the modern world where people are still fascinated by the idea of virginity, the expression 'being a Thecla' or being a 'disciple of Thecla' refers to the state of virginity. This is a reference to Thecla in the ancient ...
Differences between managers' and employees' perceptions of gender–based discrimination in a selection of South African organisations
(UKZN, 2015)
Introduction: The relationship between employees and employers depends,
among other things, on the level of consensus on what is perceived as fair or
unfair in the workplace. When these perceptions are similar, a ...
Life satisfaction in retirement: the direct influence of gender, self-esteem and health locus of control in Southwestern parts of Nigeria
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)
The study investigates the direct influence of gender, self-esteem and health locus of control on life satisfaction among retirees in two states in the South-western part of Nigeria. Using ex-post facto research design, ...
Gender-based discrimination in South Africa: a quantitative analysis of fairness of remuneration
(AOSIS, 2015)
Equity is important to most individuals and its perceived absence may impact negatively on individual and
organisational performance. The concept of equity presupposes fair treatment, while discrimination implies
unfair ...
Prevalence of glutamine deficiency in ICU patients: a cross-sectional analytical study
(BioMed Central, 2016)
Background
Not only is glutamine deficiency an independent predictor of mortality in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, but glutamine supplementation is also recommended for its proven outcome benefits. However, recent ...
Patriarchy, religion and women's political participation in Kwara State, Nigeria
(IFE Centre for Psychological Studies (ICPS), 2017)
This study examines the relationship between patriarchy and religion and how they impact on women's political participation in Kwara State. The Gender and Development (GAD) approach is employed to examine the impact of ...
Gender differences in sexual behaviour amongst university students in Mahikeng, South Africa
(PKP Publishers-UAPS, 2014)
Studies indicate that females are more prone to the consequences of ‘irresponsible’ sexual activities than males on university campuses. This paper presents gender differences in sexual behaviour among students on a ...
Sex and age differences in social withdrawal of pre–service teachers in a Nigerian university
(Research Gate, 2014)
This study examined sex and age differences in social withdrawal among 240 (135 males and 105 females) pre-service teachers in a Nigerian university. A cross-sectional survey was used to collect data on social withdrawal ...
Influence of age, gender, and perceived self-control on future goals of children in adversities
(Springer, 2017)
The study investigated the influence of age, gender, and perceived self-control on future goals of children with adversities situated in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Using a cross-sectional research design, 100 out-of-school children ...