THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TOURISM ACTIVITIES ON LIVELIHOODS: PERCEPTIONS OF WOMEN TRADERS IN ONE RESORT MINING TOWN IN ZIMBABWE
| dc.contributor.author | Moyo, P. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Nani, G. V. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-06-25T10:21:05Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-06-25T10:21:05Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study sought to find out the socio-economic impact of tourism activities on the livelihoods of women traders in one resort mining town in Zimbabwe. The study adopted an interpretivist paradigm, qualitative approach and case study research design. Data was solicited from 25 purposively selected participants using an interview guide. The results of the study were as follows: The socio-economic benefits as perceived by the participants included employment and income generation; general economic empowerment opportunities, improved lifestyles of women traders, formation of business groups, inclusion of disadvantaged women, participation in cultural activities and access to healthcare. The study concluded that the various tourism activities women traders were involved in were catalytic in improving the socio-economic livelihoods of women traders. The study recommended that a tourism policy and legislation be crafted in order to create a more inclusive and enabling environment that encourages and empowers women’s participation in tourism activities at grassroots level. Further studies could also be conducted in other places in Zimbabwe, in order to obtain a more comprehensive overview of the tourism activities and its impact on women traders’ livelihoods. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Moyo, P. and Nani, G.V., 2024. THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TOURISM ACTIVITIES ON LIVELIHOODS: PERCEPTIONS OF WOMEN TRADERS IN ONE RESORT MINING TOWN IN ZIMBABWE. European Journal of Social Sciences Studies, 10(2). | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2501-8590 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://196.220.97.103:4000/handle/123456789/858 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | European Journal of Social Sciences Studies | |
| dc.title | THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TOURISM ACTIVITIES ON LIVELIHOODS: PERCEPTIONS OF WOMEN TRADERS IN ONE RESORT MINING TOWN IN ZIMBABWE | |
| dc.type | Article |