Cornelissen, JudithBeauzac, Christolene BernardineDept. of Human EcologyFaculty of Community and Health Sciences2013-10-232024-04-222011/05/052011/05/052013-10-232024-04-222010https://hdl.handle.net/10566/12328Magister Artium (Human Ecology) - MA(HE)The research employed a qualitative research paradigm. The ethnographic approach was used to conduct the research. Data collection was done though various ethnographic techniques, classroom observation, in-depth interviews and document analysis. The population was 85 women who participated in a Adult Basic Education and Training programme in Eersterivier in the Cape Peninsula area a questionnaire was used to collect demographic information of the participants Data was analysed by thematic analysis and coded, categorised and discussed according to the aim and objectives of the study in relation to previous studies The main findings were why exploring the existing literacy practice women were depended on others for literacy assistance, which made them avoid literacy events and become vulnerable in this process to cope with the everyday life.enWomenIlliteracyFunctional literacyCritical literacyABETLiteracy programmeEthnographic studyEmpowermentDevelopmentCape PeninsulaThesisUniversity of the Western Cape