Year: 2012
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This dissertation takes as its point of departure the instances of youth political involvement \nand political action in the antidemarcation \nprotests in Khutsong, South Africa, from 20052009. \nThe premise of this dissertation is to consider the ways in which political action by \nyoung people in South Africa has shifted in response to democratic systems, economic \nchanges and historical political formulations. Through ethnography the lives of young \npeople and their daily experiences are explored to provide cognisance of the everyday \nchallenges of poor black youths today, and to discuss how their political imaginaries have \ncome to respond to contemporary circumstances. The main intent of this research is \nprovide a platform for youth political imaginary in order to contribute to a more nuanced \nunderstanding and perhaps afford better responses to youth realities.
Author: Molemo Moiloa
Language: English
Topic: Youth, Politics, and Society
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2272773956