Abuse of Men’s Rights in Selected Xitsonga Drama Texts

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the violation of men’s rights in selected Xitsonga drama texts. The study is guided by qualitative
approach. The approach involves collecting and analysing non-numerical data to understand concepts, opinions or experiences. In this study
purposive sampling is employed. The researchers deliberately choose who to include in the study based on their ability to provide the
necessary data. Data are collected using content and document analysis from sampled drama texts. Like other analytical methods in
qualitative research methods, documents analysis requires that data be examined and interpreted in order to elicit meaning, gain
understanding and develop empirical knowledge. The advantage of document analysis includes, efficiency which means that it is not time
consuming but is more efficient than other research methods. Its effectiveness entails that it is less costly and makes it the method of choice.
Thematic analysis is also used as the method of systematically identifying, organising and offering insight into patterns of meaning (themes)
across dataset. The process involves a careful more focused, re – reading and review of data. Two main reasons to use thematic analysis are
its accessibility and flexibility. Nhlonipha theory is tested in this study. Hlonipha can be described as politeness register originating from
Nguni and primarily used by Zulu women before and after marriage (Rudwick and Msibi, 2016). The motive behind using this theory is that
if you hlonipha you cannot violate another person’s rights but you will have to respect them. The study found that men become victims of
abuse, and the violation of their rights is just as criminal as the violation of the rights of their female counterparts. This study also inspires
harmony and peaceful coexistence among consumers of its content. It is recommended that more studies of similar kind should be undertaken
to influence humanity to desist from violating the rights of other human beings.