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Ubuntu Philosophy and Decolonising Social Work Fields of Practice in Africa
This book addresses a recurrent gap in social work literature by examining Ubuntu as an Indigenous African philosophy that informs social work beyond the largely residual and individualistic conceptualisation of social work that currently prevails in many contexts. Owing to the lack of social work theories, models and generally, literature that is locally and contextually relevant, most social work lecturers based in African context, struggle to access learning materials and texts that centre local indigenous voices and worldviews. It is within this context that the ubuntu philosophy has gained traction. There is increasing consensus that Ubuntu as an African philosophy and way of life, has ...
Rethinking the African Philosophy of Education
The African Union (AU) declared 2024 the year of Education, with the motto: “Educate an African fit for the 21 st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa.” In response, this book delves into issues plaguing African education, and proposes some solutions. The book attempts to attune African education towards the integration of African cultural values with contemporary societal demands. It draws inspiration from the writings and teachings of the late Professor Bernard Nsokika Fonlon, a foremost Cameroonian philosopher, literary luminary and public intellectual to explore the foundational features of...
Handbook of Critical Whiteness
This timely handbook responds to the international drive to know more about Whiteness – its origins, its impacts and, importantly, the means for diffusing it. Guided by critical Whiteness theory, the volume deconstructs, decodes and disrupts Whiteness as it is constructed and employed in contemporary and diverse contexts. To do so, the international contributors discuss and critique the role of 21st-century Whiteness across a range of professions and disciplines relevant to the needs of contemporary global citizens. Failure to deconstruct Whiteness as an ideology and the power structure underlying national and global racial inequalities undermines the efforts to improve social, health and ...
Ubuntu in Social Services and Development in Africa
Karibu. Mauya. Wamkelekile. እንኳን ደህና መጣህ. Olandiridwa. Barka. Murakaza neza. Amohelehile. Siyalemukela. Tukusanyukide. O amogelesegile. Luɔɔr. Greetings reader and welcome. You might be a lecturer, a tutor, a student, a practitioner, or a researcher, we want to welcome you to this book which is available in different formats. Innovations in technology have resulted in many options for publishing. This book appears as a printed hard copy and a computer softcopy (ebook). We have provided all these options to ensure this book is easily accessible. In writing this book, our major aims were to address the lack of relevant textbooks in Africa and promote use of Africa’s kno...
The Raceless Antiracist
Many scholars and activists argue that the practice of racialization and the belief in race are necessary because even if race is not real, racism is. While such an approach might help lessen some effects of racism, it inevitably strengthens the very foundation of racism. As Sheena Michele Mason argues in The Raceless Antiracist, fighting racism by ignoring or upholding the idea of race and the practice of racialization is like trying to stop a flood by dousing it with water. To end racism, particularly antiblack racism, we must question, acknowledge, and translate race as an integral part of racism itself. In presenting her case for charting a future without racism, Mason weaves insights from philosophy, sociology, statistics, biology, history, and literary studies. She presents a map, which she refers to as the “ togetherness wayfinder,” for how to discuss, teach, identify, and stop the causes and effects of racism without hardening any of its components. With this guide, we can end the idea of race and the practice of racialization and start to navigate more effectively toward a post-racist world.
Epilepsy in Resource Limited Settings
Highlighting the understandings and impacts of epilepsy in resource limited settings, particularly those in the Global South, this important book provides a thorough examination of how the condition can be managed to promote better quality of life. The book is informed by global initiatives, including the Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP) on epilepsy published by the World Health Organisation in 2022. The first two chapters are centred on two broad but competing perspectives on epilepsy, the spiritual and the biological, which are followed by chapters covering the determinants and prevention of epilepsy, and first aid, guidance and counselling. The book moves on to outline the disadvan...
Research Handbook on Transitional Justice
Providing a refreshing take on transitional justice, this second edition Research Handbook brings together an expanse of scholarly expertise to reconsider how societies deal with gross human rights violations, structural injustices and mass violence. Contextualised by historical developments, it covers a diverse range of concepts, actors and mechanisms of transitional justice, while shedding light on new and emerging areas in the field.
From the Baobab to the Mosquito
African leadership is in crisis. The legacy of colonialism has prevailed, while novel challenges such as the pandemic, substantial developmental setbacks, the scourge of corruption and troughs in growth have challenged the 'Africa Rising' narrative that once dominated. In a deeply fragmented and uncertain world, one might ask: 'What is the source of inspiration for leadership?' As leaders are faced with the seemingly insurmountable task of rebuilding Africa's economies, structures and systems, there is an argument to be made that leadership approaches should be uniquely and distinctly African. Letlhokwa George Mpedi draws inspiration from African culture and African approaches to challenge t...
Waarom ben ik hier?
Iedereen vraagt zich wel eens af: waarom ben ik hier? Waar doe ik het voor? Wat is de betekenis van dit alles? Veel mensen weten echter niet waar ze het antwoord moeten zoeken, nu ze steeds minder houvast vinden in een geloof. Ga je alsnog op zoek naar religie? Of zoek je naar andere manieren om betekenis te geven aan je leven? De meesten komen uit bij steeds dezelfde vormen van zingeving, zoals een gezin, werk, persoonlijke ontwikkeling of het helpen van anderen. Waarom ben ik hier? laat zien dat er juist een enorme rijkdom aan zingeving bestaat als we kijken naar hoe mensen in andere tijden en culturen met diezelfde vragen zijn omgegaan. In dit toegankelijke boek bespreekt Rens Bod in them...
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"We exist; we exist as humans; and as humans we can exist in a human or inhuman way. We are not responsible for the fact that we exist or that we are human, but we are responsible for how we live as humans. Therefore, we need to become clear about what it means to be human and to live in a human way today." --
