The #MustFall movements and traditions of national liberation in South Africa: Political continuities and ruptures in theory and practice

Martinerie, Camille

doi:10.1080/17448689.2021.2003138

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“…Spurred on by the Rhodes Must Fall campaign at the University of Cape Town (UCT) in 2015, which saw the defacing of the statue of imperialist Cecil John Rhodes, a series of protests took place across universities in the country. The removal of the Rhodes statue at UCT was not only a victory for the student body but was the beginning of increased efforts to decolonize South African universities, which also resulted in the #FeesMustFall movement at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) in October 2015 (Martineri 2021). According to Martineri, the #MustFall movement was a new platform for expressing the voices of the marginalized who sought the socioeconomic inclusion promised in 1994 but which had never materialized.…”

Section: The Changing Trajectory In Higher Educationmentioning

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The world religions paradigm: Why context matters in religious studies

Vencatsamy

2024

Critical Research on Religion

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The World Religions Paradigm (WRP) has long served as the predominant framework for teaching Religious Studies globally and in South Africa. However, criticisms of the WRP highlight its tendency to marginalize non-Christian, non-Western, and non-white perspectives. This article examines these critiques in the context of South Africa, particularly in light of the events of 2015–2016, when the #MustFall movement sought to raise and address issues of decolonization. This article will argue that South Africa provides a pertinent example of the need to re-evaluate pedagogical choices in Religious Studies education by emphasizing the importance of context in re-shaping the curriculum.

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Section: The Changing Trajectory In Higher Educationmentioning

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The world religions paradigm: Why context matters in religious studies

Vencatsamy

2024

Critical Research on Religion

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The Quest for a “Soft Life” and the Transition into Adulthood: Views from South African Emerging Adult Students

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Esau

2024

Emerging Adulthood

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Gaining financial independence is a prominent marker of adulthood. This study explored the experiences of a group of South African students (MAge = 22.24), with a specific focus on how the psychological tasks of emerging adulthood are embedded in the socio-economic context. Through the thematic analysis of 26 interviews, participants’ hopes, fears, and well-being (while managing student life shaped by an economically contentious situation) were unpacked. Considering the academic, personal, and social threats in their quests for independence, participants appreciated the support from parents, the university, and funders. Despite financial obstacles, they portrayed a strong personal commitment and resilience to excel academically, be financially liberated, and break the cycle of poverty. Hardship inspired dreams to secure a better future, a ‘soft life’, for themselves and others. Findings are discussed in juxtaposition with the responsibility of institutions to ensure a just society where emerging adults can flourish into financially stable adulthoods and futures.

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The #MustFall movements and traditions of national liberation in South Africa: Political continuities and ruptures in theory and practice

Cited by 2 publications

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The world religions paradigm: Why context matters in religious studies

The world religions paradigm: Why context matters in religious studies

The Quest for a “Soft Life” and the Transition into Adulthood: Views from South African Emerging Adult Students

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