Social action in the South African Constitution
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Date
2014
Authors
Malan, Naudé
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Publisher
University of the Free State
Abstract
Social action, as a key concept in social theory, is used in this article to understand the
extent to which social actors can intervene in society in order to address economic
inequalities. This article clarifies the place of social action in social theory and in a
select number of socio-economic rights cases. These bring into view an emphasis on
state, market and civil society actors, as well as individuals. The article identifies and
clarifies how such actors and actions are supported and regulated by the South African
rights regime. This has implications for the notion of core-content to rights and the
nature of relief sought through a claim on rights; for the participation of citizens in
welfare and other state programmes, and for the compensation rights-actors may
expect from the state for taking social action. The article concludes by identifying key
themes that concern social action in the South African rights regime.
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Keywords
Social action, Economic inequalities, Socio-economic rights
Citation
Malan, N. (2014). Social action in the South African Constitution. Acta Academica, 46(2), 83-106.