Table 1 Informants
From: Carework and caring: A path to gender equitable practices among men in South Africa?
Pseudonym | Type of Care | Social circumstances |
|---|---|---|
   1. Dumisani | NGO Activist, working with youth | 40 years old, Zulu, straight |
   2. Pramesh | Primary school teacher and counsellor for NGO (Gay Health Club) | 45 years, Indian, Hindu, gay (only partially open about this) |
   3. Jaz | Trainee Nurse | 32 years, Indian, Muslim, gay, married to a man |
   4. Charles | Psychotherapist, NGO volunteer worker, university lecturer | Mid 50s, White, straight, married to a woman |
   5. Linda | Provider for 10 siblings and nieces & nephews, aged 1-17 years. Previously he supported 17 of them | 23 years, Zulu, straight, marginally employed |
   6. Cedric | Retired doctor, volunteer worker for local NGO on gender and AIDS prevention | 85 years, White, widower |
   7. Mzokhona | Single father to three infants | 36 years, Zulu, straight, unemployed |
   8. Kabelo | Forensic Nurse, single father of 2 children | 42 years, Sotho, straight, divorced |
   9. Xhanti | Health promotion and community development | 30 years, Xhosa, straight |
   10. Jim | Works in Gender NGO, youth and childcare worker | 37 years, White, married, straight |
   11. Steve | Foster father and primary carer for his children whilst his wife developed her career | Age about 45 years, White, straight, married |
   12. Neo | Worked for a gender NGO | About 50 years, African, straight, married. Disabled |
   13. Simon | Social worker for abused children | About 33, African, straight |
   14. Thulani | Very engaged in caring and contributing at home | Mid 20s, Xhosa, straight |
   15. Mzwandile | Active in support groups for people with HIV/AIDS & community work on violence against women | About 30 years, Xhosa, straight, HIV+ |
   16. Mcebisi | Primary carer of his 6 year old daughter whilst his wife lives away studying nursing | Mid 40s, Xhosa, married |
   17. Pat | Volunteer worker, HIV care | Mid 30s, Xhosa, straight |
   18. Dennis | Cares for sick girlfriend with HIV | Early 20s, Xhosa, straight |
   19. Sipho | Involved in community activities, especially drama, on HIV and rape, and home based care | Early 40s, Xhosa, straight |
   20. Bonginkosi | Cares for mother and 7 nieces and nephews | Mid 40s, Xhosa, HIV+ |