Social Justice and Transformative Learning : Culture and Identity in the United States and South Africa

The similarities between the United States and South Africa with respect to race, power, oppression and economic inequities are striking, and a better understanding of these parallels can provide educational gains for students and educators in both countries. This volume presents scholarly work from the South Africa Initiative to advance educational practice, social justice and transformative learning through shared experiences and perspectives. It provides a comprehensive framework for developing transformational learning experiences in support of social justice, and a deeper understanding of the factors influencing identity at different levels.

The similarities between the United States and South Africa with respect to race, power, oppression and economic inequities are striking, and a better understanding of these parallels can provide educational gains for students and educators in both countries. Through shared experiences and perspectives, this volume presents scholarly work from U.S. and South African scholars that advance educational practice in support of social justice and transformative learning. It provides a comprehensive framework for developing transformational learning experiences that facilitates leadership for social justice, and a deeper understanding of the factors influencing personal, national and global identity.