EST1501
Assignment number: 02
Year: 2023 (SEMESTER 1)
PREVIEW:
1.1 Scan through the text in Question 3 and identify what the chapter seeks to explore.
The chapter seeks to explore the role of women in African societies and their potential
to enhance organizations. It discusses the historical and contemporary roles of women,
the impact of colonialism on gender equality, obstacles faced by women in leadership
positions, and the concept of feminine leadership as a transformative force.
1.2 Scan through the text in Question 3 and list the women leaders cited as examples.
The women leaders cited as examples in the text are:
MaNthantisi during the rise of the Zulu kingdom.
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QUESTION 1: READING TECHNIQUES [20]
1.1 Scan through the text in Question 3 and identify what the chapter seeks to explore. (2)
1.2 Scan through the text in Question 3 and list the women leaders cited as examples. (3)
1.3 Skim-read the text in Question 3 and in five lines, discuss what the main argument of the text is. (5)
1.4 Using topical mapping skills, summarise the text in Question 3. (8)
1.5 Provide a suitable heading for the text in Question 3. (2)
1.1 Scan through the text in Question 3 and identify what the chapter seeks to
explore.
The chapter seeks to explore the role of women in African societies and their
potential to enhance organizations. It discusses the historical and
contemporary roles of women, the impact of colonialism on gender equality,
obstacles faced by women in leadership positions, and the concept of
feminine leadership as a transformative force.
1.2 Scan through the text in Question 3 and list the women leaders cited as
examples.
The women leaders cited as examples in the text are:
MaNthantisi during the rise of the Zulu kingdom.
Yaa Asantwa, the Ghanaian Queen Mother who led and protected her
chiefdom against British Colonialists.
Empress Uelete Rutael from Ethiopia.
The makhadzi in the Venda culture, who plays a critical role in various
aspects of community leadership.
Women in traditional African societies mentioned in Chinua Achebe's
novels, such as Arrow of God and Things Fall Apart.
1.3 Skim-read the text in Question 3 and in five lines, discuss what the main
argument of the text is.