Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist studies
Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist studies
The research area of sexualities, gender, and feminist studies encompasses interdisciplinary inquiries that critically examine the intersections of gender, sexuality, power, and social justice. These studies focus on the critical examination of social constructions of gender and sexuality, as well as the historical and contemporary experiences of marginalized groups. Researchers across various departments focus on how social norms and expectations shape gender identities and expressions. Also, how human sexuality is constructed, experienced, and regulated within different social, cultural, and historical contexts. Those focusing on feminist studies address gender inequality and issues related to power, such as misogyny, sexism, and gender-based violence. Numerous scholars focus on the experiences of marginalized groups, including black women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
Research Clusters
Poverty, Inequality, and Development
Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist studies
Health, Welfare, and Human Security
Politics, Governance, and Citizenship
Ethics, Social Justice, and Human Rights
Land, Environment, and Sustainable Development
Conflict, Violence, and Reconciliation
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The intersections of queer, masculinities and transgenderism in Afrikaans and Dutch literature.
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The construction of femininity across different genres; a gerontological-feminist perspective on Afrikaans literature |
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Dr Renate Marian van Dijk-Coombes |
Ancient Western Asian and North African Cultures with a focus on gender issues in Ancient Western Asia. |
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AVREQ; SARChi Violent histories & Transgenerational Trauma
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Gender violence in post-Apartheid South Africa and transforming harmful patriarchal narratives.
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Post-colonial and gender studies, including Roman Empire studies and religions in the Graeco-Roman world.
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CREST; SciSTIP |
Gender differences in the productivity, and recognition of South African and African scientists. |
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Bibliometric studies of inequality in science, with a
specific focus on developing a monitoring and evaluation framework to benchmark the performance of women in the South African innovation system. |
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Global South feminism and the politics of gender, race, class, and sexuality. |
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Life writing and creative non-fiction; literary-cultural productions of the environment; gender/Queer studies; and (Southern) African literature. |
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Sexuality and feminism, particularly African feminism, race, and sexuality.
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Gender and sexuality in canonical and popular artistic expression.
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Violence studies; Film and Media studies; theatre; South African literature; modernity/modernism; life writing |
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Focus on life writing and fiction by African women writers. |
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Focus on animals and gender, queer ecology, feminism, and the more-than-human world.
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Focus on gender and identity, inter- and intra-relationship related violence; and sexual violence. |
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African literary studies focus on queer studies, masculinities and femininities. |
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Gay Maghrebi Literature and the Representation of Homosexuality in North African cultural imaginations, as well as gender and queer studies.
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Focus on women and their portrayal in German literature. |
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Historiography, specifically retelling the past through music and theatre, and gender emancipation.
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Feminist philosophy, including African and European feminist traditions, focusing on sexual violence and the philosophy of religion.
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Public policy implementation specifically the implementation of gender policy at the provincial government level in South Africa.
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Decolonial feminist approaches and what this offers to research and teaching. |
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Researching and assessing women’s mental health.
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Prof Rizwana Roomaney
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Sexual and reproductive health among female students. |
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The gendered impact of vulnerability to hazards and coping strategies or adaptations.
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Focus on women and citizenship; women’s representation in Government; and national gender machinery |
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Sociology and Social Anthropology
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Gender equality and integration in the military, including deployment in military operations. |
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Northern and Southern Feminisms, feminism specifically in the world of work
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Reproductive, maternal and child health; childbearing; family, care, motherhood and politics of reproduction. |
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Ton & Anet Vosloo Chair in Afrikaans Language Practice
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Feminism and Translation especially concerning queer studies and the interpretation of gender and nationalism in Afrikaans translation.
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The intersections of gender, race, and class in representational cultures with a focus on feminist critique in art and media.
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The intersection of photography, memory, and identity, especially concerning trans subjects; LGBTQ refugees; transgender archives and visualisation of sex work
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The diaspora of culture, identity, and feminism through jewellery design.
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