Ilze Slabbert
Biographic Data
| ID | 4430185 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ilze Slabbert |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ilze |
| FAMILY NAME | Slabbert |
| SIGNATURE | SLABBERT I |
| AFFILIATIONS | Stellenbosch University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6310-6326 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 13 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Disability policies in South Africa and Sweden: A critical policy analysis from a social work perspective
Background This study critically examines the central policy documents that regulate care and support for people with disabilities in South Africa and Sweden. Methods The study critically analyses South Africa's White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Swedish Disability Act. Utilizing the “What's the Problem Represented to be? (WPR)” framework developed by Bacchi, the problematization of disability in these policy documents…
“I Am Totally Isolated”: Experiences of Adults With Acquired Physical Disabilities During Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown in South Africa
The sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted various sectors, including social work services to persons with physical disabilities. This qualitative study focused on the experiences of adults with an acquired physical disability who needed social work support. To understand these experiences, an ecological perspective was utilised as a theoretical basis. The study was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown experienced international…
Authentication of an academic culture in a Social Work programme offered at a South African university: A value-driven approach towards a decolonised curriculum
In 2015, a campaign was launched by students and academics to decolonise university curricula in South Africa. As a response, we reflect on our experiences at Stellenbosch University, based on the premise that not only does our Social Work curriculum require adaptation and renewal through a process of authentication, but that a prerequisite for this process would entail a hybridisation of both a salutary authentic academic culture and curriculum.…
Domestic Violence and Poverty: Some Women’s Experiences
Purpose: Domestic violence poses a major challenge to social workers. Low-income families are significantly more likely to have to contend with domestic violence, as poverty can act as a fuelling factor in this type of conflict. The objective of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of low-income abused women. Method: A qualitative research approach was followed to explore and describe the phenomenon of low-income abused women. P…
Domestic Violence and Poverty: Some Women’s Experiences
Purpose: Domestic violence poses a major challenge to social workers. Low-income families are significantly more likely to have to contend with domestic violence, as poverty can act as a fuelling factor in this type of conflict. The objective of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of low-income abused women. Method: A qualitative research approach was followed to explore and describe the phenomenon of low-income abused women. P…
Domestic Violence and Poverty: Some Women’s Experiences
Purpose: Domestic violence poses a major challenge to social workers. Low-income families are significantly more likely to have to contend with domestic violence, as poverty can act as a fuelling factor in this type of conflict. The objective of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of low-income abused women. Method: A qualitative research approach was followed to explore and describe the phenomenon of low-income abused women. P…
Authentication of an academic culture in a Social Work programme offered at a South African university: A value-driven approach towards a decolonised curriculum
In 2015, a campaign was launched by students and academics to decolonise university curricula in South Africa. As a response, we reflect on our experiences at Stellenbosch University, based on the premise that not only does our Social Work curriculum require adaptation and renewal through a process of authentication, but that a prerequisite for this process would entail a hybridisation of both a salutary authentic academic culture and curriculum.…
“I Am Totally Isolated”: Experiences of Adults With Acquired Physical Disabilities During Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown in South Africa
The sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted various sectors, including social work services to persons with physical disabilities. This qualitative study focused on the experiences of adults with an acquired physical disability who needed social work support. To understand these experiences, an ecological perspective was utilised as a theoretical basis. The study was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown experienced international…
Disability policies in South Africa and Sweden: A critical policy analysis from a social work perspective
Background This study critically examines the central policy documents that regulate care and support for people with disabilities in South Africa and Sweden. Methods The study critically analyses South Africa's White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Swedish Disability Act. Utilizing the “What's the Problem Represented to be? (WPR)” framework developed by Bacchi, the problematization of disability in these policy documents…
Sociology (4 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Economics (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works) · Social science (2 works) · Social Work Education and Practice (2 works)