The hero is a key archetype in Western culture. However, the hero has almost invariably been male, with associated traits deemed “masculine” within the gender binary. Feminists have begun to rigorously interrogate this ...

Gender is a social construct that continues to shape individuals’ life experiences in ways that are both subtle and profound. Unisa’s College of Human Sciences has committed itself to developing a cutting-edge interdisciplinary ...

This thesis is a translation of a chapter that examines the role of Muslim women in politics during the early Islamic period and their engagement with religious and political discourses. This subject raises a combination ...