Sharon Rudman
Biographic Data
| ID | 5152983 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sharon Rudman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sharon |
| FAMILY NAME | Rudman |
| SIGNATURE | RUDMAN S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Nelson Mandela University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8440-1378 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
The call to tolerance
Knowing you, knowing me
Language, as discourse, largely determines one's perception of the world, including one's own identity and the identity of others. As a subject of discourse, one is generally unaware of the manner in which ideological assumptions dictate one's thoughts and actions. It is only when underlying ideological tenets are made explicit that one is given the opportunity to evaluate the validity of such assumptions and, if desired, reposition oneself with …
Reconfiguring the everyday
Despite the attention drawn to the plastic crisis by the media and environmental campaigns, much of the practice around single-use plastic has remained unchanged. It appears that, although many know the correct position to assume regarding the issue, the ‘talk’ does not necessarily translate into action. This incongruity can be explained with reference to Heidegger’s theory on the everydayness of discourse which suggests that a lack of authentici…
Zooming-in, zooming-out
Ideologically constructed notions of the †̃otherâ€TM serve to entrench divisions and effectively keep those perceived as †̃differentâ€TM at armâ€TMs length. In South Africa, the practice of defining oneself and others according to racial and ethnic categories continues to dictate perceptions of identity. Because of the nature of ideology, such perceptions prove elusive and difficult to address, particularly so for those most influenced by such be…
On beauty and human encounter as an alternative to tolerance in the quest for societal change in South Africa
Division, rather than unity, still appears to characterise contemporary South African society despite the many attempts and strategies aimed at “transformation”. A call for tolerance is often presented as the panacea for our divided nation. However, the concept of tolerance falls short in addressing lack of social integration and facilitating true change. Not only do the proponents of “tolerance” openly admit to its unsuitability in addressing is…
Reconfiguring the everyday
Despite the attention drawn to the plastic crisis by the media and environmental campaigns, much of the practice around single-use plastic has remained unchanged. It appears that, although many know the correct position to assume regarding the issue, the ‘talk’ does not necessarily translate into action. This incongruity can be explained with reference to Heidegger’s theory on the everydayness of discourse which suggests that a lack of authentici…
Zooming-in, zooming-out
Ideologically constructed notions of the †̃otherâ€TM serve to entrench divisions and effectively keep those perceived as †̃differentâ€TM at armâ€TMs length. In South Africa, the practice of defining oneself and others according to racial and ethnic categories continues to dictate perceptions of identity. Because of the nature of ideology, such perceptions prove elusive and difficult to address, particularly so for those most influenced by such be…
On beauty and human encounter as an alternative to tolerance in the quest for societal change in South Africa
Division, rather than unity, still appears to characterise contemporary South African society despite the many attempts and strategies aimed at “transformation”. A call for tolerance is often presented as the panacea for our divided nation. However, the concept of tolerance falls short in addressing lack of social integration and facilitating true change. Not only do the proponents of “tolerance” openly admit to its unsuitability in addressing is…
Reconfiguring the everyday
Despite the attention drawn to the plastic crisis by the media and environmental campaigns, much of the practice around single-use plastic has remained unchanged. It appears that, although many know the correct position to assume regarding the issue, the ‘talk’ does not necessarily translate into action. This incongruity can be explained with reference to Heidegger’s theory on the everydayness of discourse which suggests that a lack of authentici…
Knowing you, knowing me
Language, as discourse, largely determines one's perception of the world, including one's own identity and the identity of others. As a subject of discourse, one is generally unaware of the manner in which ideological assumptions dictate one's thoughts and actions. It is only when underlying ideological tenets are made explicit that one is given the opportunity to evaluate the validity of such assumptions and, if desired, reposition oneself with …
The call to tolerance
Aesthetics (4 works) · Epistemology (4 works) · Law (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Philosophy (3 works) · Politics (3 works) · Engineering (2 works)