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Social cohesion, violence and education in South Africa
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posted on 2023-06-09, 14:44 authored by Yusuf Sayed, Azeem Badroodien, Akiko Hanaya, Diana RodríguezThe chapter explores how education and teachers are conceptualised within policymaking in relation to building social cohesion in South Africa. More specifically, it considers the intended educational goals of social cohesion initiatives, its value in schools in reducing societal conflict, and its objective to foster enduring forms of social justice and peace in everyday life. On the one hand, teachers play key roles in influencing the personal identities of learners, as well as the development of their values of respect and tolerance. On the other hand, their contribution is shaped by the ways in which structural inequalities, including the distribution of education opportunities, influence what they are able to do as teachers. The chapter asserts that to restore trust and build durable peace and social cohesion, and to stem violence and conflict in society, it is important to provide equal access to quality education, where teachers act as key agents of change. It is argued that education policies and programmes can contribute to greater social cohesion when they promote redistribution (equity), recognition (of diversity), representation (engagement), and reconciliation (dealing with grievances, injustice, and legacies of conflict). Through analyses of policies on social cohesion and education, the chapter considers the implications of social cohesion initiatives for teachers and for the provision of equitable quality education in South Africa.
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SpringerExternal DOI
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239-254Book title
Enlarging the scope of peace psychology: African and world-regional contributionsPlace of publication
Cham, SwitzerlandISBN
9783319452890Series
Peace Psychology Book SeriesDepartment affiliated with
- Education Publications
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Mohamed Seedat, Daniel J Christie, Shahnaaz SufflaLegacy Posted Date
2018-08-23First Open Access (FOA) Date
2018-12-07First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2018-08-23Usage metrics
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