The impact of social exclusion on pre-tertiary education success in South Africa.
Mabitsela, Matlou Ernest
Mabitsela, Matlou Ernest
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After two decades of democratic transition in South Africa, social exclusion continues to persist in the country. Research studies, thus far, have given little attention to the correlation between social exclusion and pre-tertiary education failures in South Africa, yet the two are closely linked. The objective of this study is to assess whether social exclusion is impacting pre-tertiary education success in South Africa, and as such perpetuating the social exclusion cycle for the poor in the country. The study makes use of desktop research, relying heavily on secondary data. Data regarding social exclusion and education was collected on the internet, extracted from articles and conference proceedings, amongst other sources. The focus of the data analysis is to establish the correlation between indicators of social exclusion and pre-tertiary education success rates in South Africa. The study found that there is an association between social exclusion and educational achievement in South Africa. Most children from poor communities, low income households, families with unemployed parents, and families with less educated parents tend not to do well in school. As a result they fail to break out of the cycle of social exclusion. The study concludes with policy recommendations on how social exclusion can be addressed effectively.
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To be submitted in partial fulfilment for the degree Magister Technologiae: Comparative Local Development
In the Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Finance, Tshwane University of Technology
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2015-05-01
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Tshwane University of Technology
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Social exclusion, Education success, Pre-tertiary education, South Africa, Unemployment, Income, Province, Indicators, Achievement