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The current study examined Silozi euphemisms from a socio-pragmatic perspective within the framework of theories of Sociolinguistics and Pragmatics. Precisely, the study applied speech act theory, politeness theory, face theory and conversational analysis theories. This exercise was done in order...

This study was conducted in the Central Province of Zambia. The study investigated the contribution of School Boards towards enhancing quality education. The objectives of the study were to investigate whether or not School Boards have contributed to quality education in High Schools, ascertain...

This study examines adolescent decision-making in matters of sexuality and pregnancy,and focuses on how adolescents decide about sex. With regard to their ability to decide freely and responsibly about sex, the underlying assumptions of the concepts of reproductive health and reproductive rights,...

Wife battering is not a recent phenomenon in Zambia and has been exacerbated by customs and traditions. Wife battering is one of the forms of gender violence that has the potential to destroy women's sense of self.The establishment of battered women's shelter at YWCA presented an opportunity for...

The study investigated factors precipitating teenage criminal abortions, in Lusaka, Zambia. In this respect, several issues were examined and studied. These included attitudes portrayed by various social and cultural institutions towards premarital pregnancies among teenagers; these institutions...

Silence and secrecy shroud the pervasive incidence of harassment and sexual abuse of schoolgirls by male teachers in many Zambian schools. Instead of schools providing a safe and conducive learning environment, schoolgirls have suffered various forms of sexual abuse at the hands of predatory male...

The dissertation focuses on the work of the Jesuit and the Adventist Missionary Societies in their capacities as educational agencies. The Jesuit Mission at Chikuni and the Adventist Mission at Rusangu, both leading institutions in colonial Zambia, were simultaneously established within a few...

Pupil academic achievement could be influenced by many factors. Some of the factors could be pupil-based,teacher-based, home based, and school-based Knowledge of the influence of such variables on pupil achievement could be essential and beneficial to the educational system. In industrialised...

Using qualitative and quantitative paradigms, this study investigated the extent and prevalence of sexual harassment of women in workplaces in Ndola, Zambia. It also examined the forms and patterns of sexual harassment, and assessed the channels available to lodging complaints related to...

The study investigates whether the struggle for gender equality has in any way affected Christian marriage. Marriage in our society today is facing a lot of challenges despite being a very important social institution upholding family life. Catholic Christian marriage emphasizes submission of the...