Social disruption in South Africa: strategies towards conflict resolution
In most countries where different racial and ethnic groups live together, society is characterised by conflict. One of the most important reasons for this is the fact that ethnic groups are usually minority groups. The crux of the matter concerns minority group membership and the attitude of the do...
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| Language: | English |
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University of the Free State
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Acta Academica |
| Online Access: | https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/aa/article/view/8869 |
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| Summary: | In most countries where different racial and ethnic groups live together, society is characterised by conflict. One of the most important reasons for this is the fact that ethnic groups are usually minority groups. The crux of the matter concerns minority group membership and the attitude of the dominant group towards minority rights. This article attempts to analyse the South African situation in terms of factors contributing to the current climate of social disruption. Its focus, however, is on the search for effective means of combatting inter-group antagonism and creating a harmonious and prosperous future for the inhabitants of the country.
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| ISSN: | 0587-2405 2415-0479 |