“#DontCallMeABornFree”: Lived experiences of a black umXhosa woman in post-apartheid South Africa

Maseti, Thandokazi

doi:10.1080/10130950.2018.1442912

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“…However, many of South Africa's 'born-free' generation were born too late to fully embrace this new sense of nationalism. Born after the 1994 democratic election (Maseti, 2018), they missed the era of institutionalised racism, but still bore the social and economic scars of apartheid (Chipkin, 2007). The term 'born-free' is associated with those born after the struggle for democracy had concluded, with the hope that they would reap the rewards of the struggle generation (Maseti, 2018).…”

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“…Born after the 1994 democratic election (Maseti, 2018), they missed the era of institutionalised racism, but still bore the social and economic scars of apartheid (Chipkin, 2007). The term 'born-free' is associated with those born after the struggle for democracy had concluded, with the hope that they would reap the rewards of the struggle generation (Maseti, 2018). This term does not describe a generation born free of racial segregation and all forms of inequality, it is an aspirational term and not always the reality of the group it wishes to describe.…”

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A Photovoice Study Exploring the Subjective Constructions of ‘Born-Free’ Identities in a South African University

Brits,

Maseti

2023

The Thinker

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The South African identity has been shaped by nation-building discourse; it remains a point of ongoing political discussion well into South Africa’s democratisation. Literature suggests that ‘South Africans’ only exist through their creation by nationalist rhetoric; therefore, growing political discontent is reflected in a disentanglement from the ‘South African’ identity. This article, using photovoice, explores Black university students’ constructions of their identity in contemporary South Africa. The participants viewed the South African society as a divided one. Although they described the impact of nation-building discourse as having existed in the past, they spoke of it as a disingenuous sentiment that has faded with the passing of former President Nelson Mandela. Instead, the participants turn to their ethnic groups to establish a fluid cultural identity. The ‘bornfree’ generation is in a state of ‘in-between’: born after the official end of apartheid, they are thought of as having access to opportunities unavailable to previous generations. However, they continue to grapple with the challenges and unresolved legacies of the past. This project’s significant contribution lies in its emphasis on the perspectives and experiences of the ‘born-frees’ themselves. Existing literature shows that politicians and academics usually control discussions related to nation-building and transformation. Yet, the voices of the ‘born-frees’ are frequently side-lined, as they are perceived to lack firsthand experience of apartheid’s challenges. This study demonstrates that, even with democratic change, there are numerous aspects of ‘born-free’ lives that have remained untransformed.

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A Photovoice Study Exploring the Subjective Constructions of ‘Born-Free’ Identities in a South African University

Brits,

Maseti

2023

The Thinker

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Writing against colonialism in South African memoir

Englund

2022

Journal of Postcolonial Writing

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The Quest for a “Soft Life” and the Transition into Adulthood: Views from South African Emerging Adult Students

Naudé,

Esau

2024

Emerging Adulthood

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Gaining financial independence is a prominent marker of adulthood. This study explored the experiences of a group of South African students (MAge = 22.24), with a specific focus on how the psychological tasks of emerging adulthood are embedded in the socio-economic context. Through the thematic analysis of 26 interviews, participants’ hopes, fears, and well-being (while managing student life shaped by an economically contentious situation) were unpacked. Considering the academic, personal, and social threats in their quests for independence, participants appreciated the support from parents, the university, and funders. Despite financial obstacles, they portrayed a strong personal commitment and resilience to excel academically, be financially liberated, and break the cycle of poverty. Hardship inspired dreams to secure a better future, a ‘soft life’, for themselves and others. Findings are discussed in juxtaposition with the responsibility of institutions to ensure a just society where emerging adults can flourish into financially stable adulthoods and futures.

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“#DontCallMeABornFree”: Lived experiences of a black umXhosa woman in post-apartheid South Africa

Cited by 5 publications

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A Photovoice Study Exploring the Subjective Constructions of ‘Born-Free’ Identities in a South African University

A Photovoice Study Exploring the Subjective Constructions of ‘Born-Free’ Identities in a South African University

Writing against colonialism in South African memoir

The Quest for a “Soft Life” and the Transition into Adulthood: Views from South African Emerging Adult Students

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