AA 2018 Volume 50 Issue 1
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A discourse analysis of audience deliberation in online forums on race-relevant news
(University of the Free State, 2018)In a post-cyber-utopian world, scholars are aware that online discussions emanating from newspaper articles do not automatically exhibit democratic discourse. Against this background, we aim to delineate some of the main ... -
An examination of the potential of cultural-historical activity theory (CHAT) for explaining transitions in national education systems
(University of the Free State, 2018)The political upheavals in Eastern Europe and in Southern Africa in the period 1985 to 1995 have had serious implications for education and education systems in the countries involved. Education system experts have in the ... -
Conceiving global culture: Frantz Fanon and the politics of identity
(University of the Free State, 2018)The article introduces Frantz Fanon’s notion of cultural humanism as a new way of conceiving global culture and, simultaneously, models a new framework for understanding the ethics and politics of identity today. Drawing ... -
Improving professionalism in South African local government
(University of the Free State, 2018)It is assumed that public sector organisations will act in a professional way in the execution of their daily tasks. However, the contrary is experienced when assessing the performance of local government in South Africa. ... -
Monologue and multivocality in San rock art studies
(University of the Free State, 2018)It is contended here that the leading approach in San rock art studies, commonly referred to as the shamanistic model or theory, has evolved over a period of three decades into a dominant voice. The prominence of this ... -
Ecofeminism and an ethic of care: developing an eco-jurisprudence
(University of the Free State, 2018)This article looks into the damaging effect of the disintegrated relationship between humanity and nature. The current relationship we have with nature is hierarchal and fragmented because it is rooted in a culture of ...