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Exploring South Africans' Understanding of Social Cohesion

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  • Kate Lefko-Everett
  • Justine Burns

    (Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit, School of Economics, University of Cape Town)

  • Sihle Nontshokweni
  • Lindokuhle Njozela

Abstract

Since the late 1980s, there has been a growing interest among governments, international organisations and others in promoting and pursuing social cohesion. This has particularly been the case in societies undergoing transition or navigating internal divisions or challenges, related to events such as major economic downturns, changing migration patterns or ethnic or cultural conflict. A critical yet often elusive challenge, achieving social cohesion has become a panacea for a wide range of societal issues, and is often associated with positive outcomes including more stable and participatory democracies, greater economic productivity and growth, inclusivity and tolerance, effective conflict management and resolution, and a generally better quality of life for people (Lefko-Everett, 2016, p. 8).

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  • Kate Lefko-Everett & Justine Burns & Sihle Nontshokweni & Lindokuhle Njozela, 2018. "Exploring South Africans' Understanding of Social Cohesion," SALDRU Working Papers 218, Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit, University of Cape Town.
    • Handle: RePEc:ldr:wpaper:218
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    social cohesion; South Africa;

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