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Queen bees muscle out other women in the workplace
The Queen Bee Syndrome is one in which a woman in a position of authority views or treats subordinates more critically if they are female, while favouring males when it comes to promotion. In nature the Queen Bee is the only queen in her colony; she is fed royal jelly and is the largest bee in […]
Rape in Umlazi: Stereotypes v The Law
When we think about violent patriarchy, we often only think about the perpetrators of violence, when really we should also, in every story, reflect on those who uphold patriarchy and essentially allow the violence to go unchecked. On 26 January 2020, TimesLive published a story involving a magistrate from Umlazi in KwaZulu Natal. The report stated […]
Sexual violence in the Kivus must be an AU priority
By the end of this year South Africa’s Chairship of the African Union will be judged not on the agenda it forged, but on the pragmatic actions taken on the ground to better the lives of African people. This week President Cyril Ramaphosa said one of South Africa’s three key priorities as AU Chair is […]
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Land reform: is there a right and a wrong?
Whilst South Africans have until the end of February to share their comment on the draft national policy for beneficiary selection and land allocation, it feels like the land reform debate largely remains a dialogue of the deaf. Many spend their energy shouting about how they are right and others are wrong. Perhaps conflict resolution and problem-solving skills […]
Queen bees muscle out other women in the workplace
The Queen Bee Syndrome is one in which a woman in a position of authority views or treats subordinates more critically if they are female, while favouring males when it comes to promotion. In nature the Queen Bee is the only queen in her colony; she is fed royal jelly and is the largest bee in […]
For the love of postcards
Before Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, there was the postcard. The younger among us may never have sent one to anyone. Communication today is mostly instant, and mail is derogatorily called “snail mail” by the digital crowd. Since the world’s first picture postcard was sent to London-based writer Theodore Hook in 1840, the postcard has enjoyed […]
INNOVATION
Achieving a digital balance in a technology-driven world: At what cost?
Exactly 2 years ago, I wrote about something that I felt was shameful for an academic like me to write about. It was how...
EDUCATION
For the love of postcards
Before Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, there was the postcard. The younger among us may never have sent one to anyone. Communication today is mostly...
ECONOMICS
Queen bees muscle out other women in the workplace
The Queen Bee Syndrome is one in which a woman in a position of authority views or treats subordinates more critically if they are female,...
