The ABC of political change: The role of political literacy in the democratisation process in South Africa*

Koers - Bulletin for Christian Scholarship

 
 
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Title The ABC of political change: The role of political literacy in the democratisation process in South Africa*
 
Creator Kotzé, Hennie
 
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Description This article emphasises the nature and possible role of political literacy in the pro cess of democratisation in South Africa. The process of democratisation is analysed and secondly the concept of "political literacy" is elucidated. The need for political literacy is highlighted by focusing on the high level of political apathy especially among white school children. In conclusion it is suggested that political literacy is an essential element of constructive political and social change as incorporated in democratisation.
 
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Date 1989-01-30
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion — —
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Identifier 10.4102/koers.v54i4.860
 
Source Koers - Bulletin for Christian Scholarship/Bulletin vir Christelike Wetenskap; Vol 54, No 4 (1989); 594-608 2304-8557 0023-270X
 
Language eng
 
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https://journals.koers.aosis.co.za/index.php/koers/article/view/860/971
 
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Rights Copyright (c) 1989 Hennie Kotzé https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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