What young people have to say about race and inequality in South Africa: School students participate in a national quiz in South Africa. Nick Bothma/EPAMeritocracy is the belief that holding power or success should be judged on people’s individual ability, rather than on wealth or social connections. At first glance, this appears to be a reasonable proposition. But the focus on … [Read more...] about What young people have to say about race and inequality in South Africa | The Conversation
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Mogoeng: It’s a shame inequality has become sharper during constitutional democracy
Mogoeng: It's a shame inequality has become sharper during constitutional democracy: Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng says it's a shame that inequality in South Africa has become "sharper" during a constitutional democracy. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Spokesperson admits some ANC members are pushing for NWC to be restructured: It might have been a case of fourth … [Read more...] about Mogoeng: It’s a shame inequality has become sharper during constitutional democracy
Pasha 44: Gender inequality in Kenyan and South African education systems | The Conversation
Pasha 44: Gender inequality in Kenyan and South African education systems: shutterstock South Africa and Kenya have progressive legal frameworks when it comes to higher education policies. But women are still missing from higher education institutions. This is attributed to the difficult social conditions they face. In today’s episode of Pasha Beatrice Akala, a post doctoral … [Read more...] about Pasha 44: Gender inequality in Kenyan and South African education systems | The Conversation
Gender inequality in education is still an issue in Kenya and South Africa | The Conversation
Gender inequality in education is still an issue in Kenya and South Africa: Women have to push through barriers to access higher education. XiXinXing/ShutterstockWomen still aren’t fully represented in higher education in Kenya and South Africa, despite changes in law and policy over the years. This failure of the education sector to harness and develop women’s talents curtails … [Read more...] about Gender inequality in education is still an issue in Kenya and South Africa | The Conversation
Men and HIV: how poverty, violence and inequality play a part | The Conversation
Men and HIV: how poverty, violence and inequality play a part: A closer look at men in South Africa reveals a very complicated picture. ShutterstockIt’s obvious that men’s practices and behaviour are central to women’s vulnerability to HIV. This is why a major focus in the fight against HIV has been on interventions involving work with men and boys to “transform masculinities” … [Read more...] about Men and HIV: how poverty, violence and inequality play a part | The Conversation
