Dr. Shaabiera Sait
Lecturer, Sociology and Anthropology
Dr Shaabiera Sait obtained her PhD in Anthropology at Nelson Mandela University in 2020. Her PhD
focused on gender, religion, and sport. The research was centred around the interpretations of Islam
and what these interpretations mean for Muslim women and their participation in sports, while also
considering the interconnectedness of personal choice and the rules and regulations of Islam.
Research focus
Gender, religion, and sport Marginalization of women in sport Religion and culture.
Modules
** Sociology: An Introduction Group
** Advanced Social and Market Research
** Advanced Social Research
Modules Sociology:
An Introduction (SINT101/SSV101/SS101/SS111/SS131)
Contemporary Labour studies (SSSV202)
Advanced Social and Market Research (SSS301/SSSV301)
Research Project (SSQV400)
Publications:
Sait, S. and Bogopa, D. (2021). Anthropological Inquiry on Gender Inequality: The Case of Women Soccer in Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth. Gender and Behaviour 19(2): 17864 – 17874.
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