Ummu Markwei
Biographic Data
| ID | 4084236 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ummu Markwei |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ummu |
| FAMILY NAME | Markwei |
| SIGNATURE | MARKWEI U |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Professional Studies |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7919-0323 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Social protection policies on child labour in low-income Ghanaian communities
Purpose The study examines the nexus between social protection policies and child labor from a gender-sensitive perspective in Ghana, a developing country context. Design/methodology/approach Using a phenomenological lens within the qualitative approach, 23 participants were purposively sampled from even low-income communities across four regions of Ghana for in-depth interviews. Findings Results reveal that Ghana's social protection policies mit…
Women at a glance! A qualitative study of the experiences of female academics working with women leaders in Ghanaian universities
This study explores the lived experiences of female academics working under the leadership of women in Ghanaian public universities. It investigates how socio-cultural dynamics, institutional structures, and leadership behaviours shape the perceptions, challenges, and relational dynamics between women in academia. Using a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with eleven female academic staff members …
Machoism of female academics in Ghana
Purpose Women’s professional positions have developed over time, and they continue to contribute to numerous businesses and sectors worldwide. Although women have increasingly assumed diverse roles across various fields, achieving gender equality and inclusion in the workplace remains a goal. This study investigates the perceived adoption of masculine mannerisms by female lecturers to cultivate confidence in their academic roles. Additionally, it…
Women in uniform breaking the glass ceiling? An exploratory study of female officers in leadership positions in Ghana’s Security Services
Purpose The purpose of the study is to examine how women become leaders in the Security Services in Ghana and the challenges they face in the discharge of their responsibilities. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative phenomenological approach was adopted to explore the intentions and opinions of the participants, interpret their worlds through their lived experiences and present a clearer understanding of their stories. Findings The study rev…
To speak or not to speak’
Unpacking the ethics of access and safety of participants and researchers of child sexual abuse in Ghana
Despite the generous legislative environments that protects children from sexual abuse, the magnitude of child sexual abuse has not changed much in most societies across the globe, especially in Africa. This has been attributed to the limited studies on the subject due to its sensitive and complex nature. Where studies are done, researchers have had to negotiate carefully through the matrix of gaining access and consent, through to ensuring that …
Yes! Kissing Too… The Child Would Not Be Hurt in Any Way
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child obligates nations to protect children from all forms of abuse including sexual. However, child sexual abuse is a complex phenomenon which is difficult to understand as a result of cultural reasons. In view of this, the programs, policies, and interventions put in place to curb the phenomenon of child sexual abuse globally can only be effective if they are relevant to the social and cultural…
Work-family balance of female parliamentarians in Ghana
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the challenges female parliamentarians in Ghana face in their attempt to balance their professions and families. Design/methodology/approach This is a qualitative study which explores the nature of strain female MP’s in Ghana encounter in their struggle to achieve a work-life balance. Findings It is concluded that most female parliamentarians in Ghana go through tough times in trying to juggle caree…
Women in uniform breaking the glass ceiling? An exploratory study of female officers in leadership positions in Ghana’s Security Services
Purpose The purpose of the study is to examine how women become leaders in the Security Services in Ghana and the challenges they face in the discharge of their responsibilities. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative phenomenological approach was adopted to explore the intentions and opinions of the participants, interpret their worlds through their lived experiences and present a clearer understanding of their stories. Findings The study rev…
To speak or not to speak’
Work-family balance of female parliamentarians in Ghana
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the challenges female parliamentarians in Ghana face in their attempt to balance their professions and families. Design/methodology/approach This is a qualitative study which explores the nature of strain female MP’s in Ghana encounter in their struggle to achieve a work-life balance. Findings It is concluded that most female parliamentarians in Ghana go through tough times in trying to juggle caree…
Work-family balance of female parliamentarians in Ghana
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the challenges female parliamentarians in Ghana face in their attempt to balance their professions and families. Design/methodology/approach This is a qualitative study which explores the nature of strain female MP’s in Ghana encounter in their struggle to achieve a work-life balance. Findings It is concluded that most female parliamentarians in Ghana go through tough times in trying to juggle caree…
Yes! Kissing Too… The Child Would Not Be Hurt in Any Way
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child obligates nations to protect children from all forms of abuse including sexual. However, child sexual abuse is a complex phenomenon which is difficult to understand as a result of cultural reasons. In view of this, the programs, policies, and interventions put in place to curb the phenomenon of child sexual abuse globally can only be effective if they are relevant to the social and cultural…
Unpacking the ethics of access and safety of participants and researchers of child sexual abuse in Ghana
Despite the generous legislative environments that protects children from sexual abuse, the magnitude of child sexual abuse has not changed much in most societies across the globe, especially in Africa. This has been attributed to the limited studies on the subject due to its sensitive and complex nature. Where studies are done, researchers have had to negotiate carefully through the matrix of gaining access and consent, through to ensuring that …
To speak or not to speak’
Women in uniform breaking the glass ceiling? An exploratory study of female officers in leadership positions in Ghana’s Security Services
Purpose The purpose of the study is to examine how women become leaders in the Security Services in Ghana and the challenges they face in the discharge of their responsibilities. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative phenomenological approach was adopted to explore the intentions and opinions of the participants, interpret their worlds through their lived experiences and present a clearer understanding of their stories. Findings The study rev…
Women at a glance! A qualitative study of the experiences of female academics working with women leaders in Ghanaian universities
This study explores the lived experiences of female academics working under the leadership of women in Ghanaian public universities. It investigates how socio-cultural dynamics, institutional structures, and leadership behaviours shape the perceptions, challenges, and relational dynamics between women in academia. Using a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with eleven female academic staff members …
Machoism of female academics in Ghana
Purpose Women’s professional positions have developed over time, and they continue to contribute to numerous businesses and sectors worldwide. Although women have increasingly assumed diverse roles across various fields, achieving gender equality and inclusion in the workplace remains a goal. This study investigates the perceived adoption of masculine mannerisms by female lecturers to cultivate confidence in their academic roles. Additionally, it…
Social protection policies on child labour in low-income Ghanaian communities
Purpose The study examines the nexus between social protection policies and child labor from a gender-sensitive perspective in Ghana, a developing country context. Design/methodology/approach Using a phenomenological lens within the qualitative approach, 23 participants were purposively sampled from even low-income communities across four regions of Ghana for in-depth interviews. Findings Results reveal that Ghana's social protection policies mit…
Political science (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Gender Diversity and Inequality (4 works) · Law (4 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · Child abuse (3 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (3 works) · Child sexual abuse (3 works) · Criminology (3 works) · Law (3 works)