Living in Two Worlds
Experiences and Perceptions of Diversity Among Adolescents in Racially-Integrated Schools
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3615510 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Claire Slabbert (University of the Free State), Luzelle Naudé (0000-0001-6660-8885, University of the Free State, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 359-375 |
| Publication date | 2018-05-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Intercultural Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0725-6868 • E-ISSN: 1469-9540 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/07256868.2018.1462775 |
| OpenAlex | W2799524039 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 26 |
This study explored the experiences and perceptions of diversity among adolescents in racially-integrated schools in South Africa. Social psychological perspectives were used to consider the socio-cultural context of integrated schools in South Africa. A total number of 60 adolescents from desegregated, urban, public high schools in central South Africa participated in 10 focus groups. Participants struggled with the goal of staying true to themselves while living in two worlds. The greatest threat to diversity was the potential loss of the uniqueness of the African culture when adolescents conform to the pressures of fitting into a Western culture. Many participants experienced being stereotyped, often perpetuated by school ethos, parents, communities and language. Despite the challenges, the participants articulated the potential benefits of attending a racially-integrated school. Furthermore, the importance of creating enabling environments for intergroup relations and equipping adolescents with the necessary skills to become citizens who can contribute to a diverse and humane society, is reiterated
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |