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Exploring the indigenous minefield: social policy and the marginalization of the Bushman in southern Africa

Journal of Social Development in Africa

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Title Exploring the indigenous minefield: social policy and the marginalization of the Bushman in southern Africa
 
Creator Nthomang, Keitseope; School of Social Work, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
 
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Description The history of the forces affecting the wellbeing of people defined as “the Bushman” in Botswana, South Africa and Namibia is well documented. The effects on their collective and individual consciousness of being victims of political, social, economic and cultural forces outside their control, have been dramatic. This paper attempts to unravel the often-unquestioned institutional assumptions that construct, entrench and perpetuate the marginalization of the Bushmen in the three countries. It argues that, until the assumptions embedded in the institution of the state are understood, governments will continue to design well-intentioned but badly-conceived social policies that reinforce rather than redress social injustices. The conclusion is that, under the current policy regime, it is unlikely that the conditions of the Bushmen will improve in the foreseeable future. A post-nationalist state model that seeks to work towards promoting inclusive social policies whose goal is to achieve equality and justice for all, is recommended.
African Journal of Social Work Vol.17(1) 2002: 99-122
 
Publisher School of Social Work, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe
 
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Date 2002-01-01
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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Peer-reviewed Article
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Identifier https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jsda/article/view/23848
10.4314/jsda.v17i1.23848
 
Source Journal of Social Development in Africa; Vol 17, No 1 (2002)
1012-1080
 
Language en
 
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