She is also playing; she is also wearing the mask that I am wearing :' investigating the gendered dynamics of implementing a forum theatre project for young women in Manenberg'

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dc.contributor.advisorBennett, Janeen_ZA
dc.contributor.advisorBanning, Yvonneen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorOkech, Awinoen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2014-07-29T20:17:38Z
dc.date.available2014-07-29T20:17:38Z
dc.date.issued2007en_ZA
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references (leaves 114-119)en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThis thesis examines the utilization of forum theatre techniques to explore the processes of gendering women within a workshop consisting of twenty-three young women in Manenberg, South Africa. It examines the opportunities that these techniques provide the group in uncovering, understanding and questioning the practices, norms and patterns that inform the construction of femininity. This thesis draws on theories of community theatre praxis in South Africa, gender and development discourse as well as research on contemporary 'rites of passage' practices in Manenberg. As a qualitative study embedded in feminist epistemology and feminist activism, this research utilises a range of methods, including participant observation, appreciative inquiry and second hand ethnography. There methods are used to critically analyse the opportunities and gaps that emerge when using forum theatre with this particular group. My positionality as a researcher and activist is engaged in this thesis as a critical site for reflection and analysis. This research establishes that forum theatre through specific activities provide the space for the exploration, analysis and comprehension of the gendered experiences of the young women in Manenberg. However there are methodological shortcomings, which are pointed out as areas for future research.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationOkech, A. (2007). <i>She is also playing; she is also wearing the mask that I am wearing :' investigating the gendered dynamics of implementing a forum theatre project for young women in Manenberg'</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Gender Studies. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3589en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationOkech, Awino. <i>"She is also playing; she is also wearing the mask that I am wearing :' investigating the gendered dynamics of implementing a forum theatre project for young women in Manenberg'."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Gender Studies, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3589en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationOkech, A. 2007. She is also playing; she is also wearing the mask that I am wearing :' investigating the gendered dynamics of implementing a forum theatre project for young women in Manenberg'. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Okech, Awino AB - This thesis examines the utilization of forum theatre techniques to explore the processes of gendering women within a workshop consisting of twenty-three young women in Manenberg, South Africa. It examines the opportunities that these techniques provide the group in uncovering, understanding and questioning the practices, norms and patterns that inform the construction of femininity. This thesis draws on theories of community theatre praxis in South Africa, gender and development discourse as well as research on contemporary 'rites of passage' practices in Manenberg. As a qualitative study embedded in feminist epistemology and feminist activism, this research utilises a range of methods, including participant observation, appreciative inquiry and second hand ethnography. There methods are used to critically analyse the opportunities and gaps that emerge when using forum theatre with this particular group. My positionality as a researcher and activist is engaged in this thesis as a critical site for reflection and analysis. This research establishes that forum theatre through specific activities provide the space for the exploration, analysis and comprehension of the gendered experiences of the young women in Manenberg. However there are methodological shortcomings, which are pointed out as areas for future research. DA - 2007 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2007 T1 - She is also playing; she is also wearing the mask that I am wearing :' investigating the gendered dynamics of implementing a forum theatre project for young women in Manenberg' TI - She is also playing; she is also wearing the mask that I am wearing :' investigating the gendered dynamics of implementing a forum theatre project for young women in Manenberg' UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3589 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/3589
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationOkech A. She is also playing; she is also wearing the mask that I am wearing :' investigating the gendered dynamics of implementing a forum theatre project for young women in Manenberg'. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Gender Studies, 2007 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3589en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentGender Studiesen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Humanitiesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherGender Studiesen_ZA
dc.titleShe is also playing; she is also wearing the mask that I am wearing :' investigating the gendered dynamics of implementing a forum theatre project for young women in Manenberg'en_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameMSocScen_ZA
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