Studying While Black: Race, Education, and Emancipation in South African Universities
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An intimate portrait of the university experiences of a diverse sample of South African students, Studying While Black highlights the centrality of both race and geography in the quest for education and, ultimately, emancipation. The book is the outcome of a five-year longitudinal qualitative study of eighty students from eight universities. The authors, a team of researchers from the Human Sciences Research Council, draw on their findings to provide fresh insights on the ongoing struggles in South Africa to transform the country's higher education system. CONTENTS: South African Students and Their Struggles: An In-Depth View. Participants and Their Institutions: Individuals in Context. Navigating Race in Higher Education and Beyond. Gender Dynamics and (In)Equality of Experiences. Language and Power as Structural Barriers. Obstacles to Access and Participation in Universities. Students' Perspectives and Strategies for Success. Interventionist Research Strategies for Emancipation. Conclusion: Skills and Systemic Change Needed.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0796925089
ISBN13:9780796925084
Release Date:March 2018
Publisher:HSRC Press
Length:258 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:9.3" x 0.8" x 6.5"
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