Learners' perspectives on school safety in Johannesburg

被引:3
作者
Hochfeld, Tessa [1 ]
Schmid, Jeanette [1 ]
Errington, Sheri [1 ]
Omar, Shaheda [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Johannesburg, Ctr Social Dev Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa
[2] Teddy Bear Fdn, Johannesburg, South Africa
关键词
bullying; gendered violence; safe schools; school violence; South Africa; SOUTH-AFRICA; CORPORAL PUNISHMENT; EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES; GENDER VIOLENCE; SUBSTANCE USE; CHILDREN; ABUSE; VICTIMIZATION; ADOLESCENTS; EXPERIENCES;
D O I
10.15700/saje.v42n1a1936
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
In this article we report on a South African study conducted with 1,779 learners aged 11 to 18 years from 8 schools in urban areas in and around Johannesburg. These learners' perspectives on school safety confirm that South African learners experience their schools as unsafe. Their primary concerns related to coercion and violence against learners by peers or teachers on school grounds, although they regarded the physical school environment and domestic and community conditions as impacting school safety. To address safety concerns, learners desired the punishment of offenders and greater involvement and accountability of adults. We recommend an urgent whole-school intervention using a critical gender lens.
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