Understanding Ubuntu and its contribution to social work education in Africa and other regions of the world

Mugumbate, Jacob; Mupedziswa, Rodreck; Twikirize, Janestic Mwende; Mthethwa, Edmos; Desta, Ajanaw Alemie; Oyinlola, Oluwagbemiga

doi:10.1080/02615479.2023.2168638

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“…Professional codes of ethics in some sub-Saharan African countries have included the concept of ‘ubuntu’. ( Mugumbate et al ., 2023 ) Strong communitarian approaches are often associated with older African generations, and the younger generation tends to practice ‘ubuntu’ more moderately, with greater emphasis on self-interest and personal autonomy ( Tusasiirwe et al ., 2021 ). Hence, concepts like relative solidarity ( Ogunrin et al ., 2018 ) might better capture the normative tensions experienced by young Africans today ( Moodley and Beyer, 2019 ).…”

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Digital tools for youth health promotion: principles, policies and practices in sub-Saharan Africa

Ferretti,

Adjei,

Ali

et al. 2024

Health Promotion International

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Although digital health promotion (DHP) technologies for young people are increasingly available in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), there has been insufficient research investigating whether existing ethical and policy frameworks are adequate to address the challenges and promote the technological opportunities in these settings. In an effort to fill this gap and as part of a larger research project, in November 2022, we conducted a workshop in Cape Town, South Africa, entitled ‘Unlocking the Potential of Digital Health Promotion for Young People in Low- and Middle-Income Countries’. The workshop brought together 25 experts from the areas of digital health ethics, youth health and engagement, health policy and promotion and technology development, predominantly from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), to explore their views on the ethics and governance and potential policy pathways of DHP for young people in LMICs. Using the World Café method, participants contributed their views on (i) the advantages and barriers associated with DHP for youth in LMICs, (ii) the availability and relevance of ethical and regulatory frameworks for DHP and (iii) the translation of ethical principles into policies and implementation practices required by these policies, within the context of SSA. Our thematic analysis of the ensuing discussion revealed a willingness to foster such technologies if they prove safe, do not exacerbate inequalities, put youth at the center and are subject to appropriate oversight. In addition, our work has led to the potential translation of fundamental ethical principles into the form of a policy roadmap for ethically aligned DHP for youth in SSA.

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Digital tools for youth health promotion: principles, policies and practices in sub-Saharan Africa

Ferretti,

Adjei,

Ali

et al. 2024

Health Promotion International

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“…The researcher and critic analyzes dance structure, movement vocabulary, and performance movements using an approach rooted in dance theory, aesthetics and culture studies. Analytical criticism focuses on the formal features of dance, such as spatial arrangement, time series, and rhythm patterns to identify deeper meanings and intentions behind the artistic perspective of choreography [11]. We try to clarify the aesthetic value, the consistency of the concept and the emotional empathy.…”

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Exploring Dance Theory: Philosophical Foundations, Aesthetic Principles, and Critical Perspectives

Zhang

2024

LNEP

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This paper explores the complex realm of dance theory and explores its philosophical, aesthetic, and critical viewpoints. First, we consider the philosophical foundation of dance ontologically and strive for an ontological problem of action, expression and avatar. Dance semiotics and symbols are studied as basic tools for deciphering the meaning and understanding complex language of movement. Furthermore, the theory of body cognition reveals a complex relationship between mind, body and environment in the background of dance. Then we deeply study the principles of Dance Aesthetics, and emphasize the importance of the work of form and composition, labor force and choreography of expression. We also study the criticism and criticism of dance works using analytical techniques, interpretations, and comparative analysis, and provide a knowledge of the complex discourse of dance as an art form.

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“…Ubuntu's significance was also scrutinised in educational management and leadership restructuring during democratic transformations in South Africa, including its role in technical and vocational education and training colleges [13]. In addition to the above educational contexts, Ubuntu has been investigated in the domain of social work education and practice, both in Africa and beyond [14,15].…”

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Ubuntu in Post-Apartheid South Africa: Educational, Cultural and Philosophical Considerations

Patel,

Mohammed,

Koen

2024

Philosophies

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Ubuntu has been defined as a moral quality of human beings, as a philosophy or an ethic, as African humanism, and as a worldview. This paper explores these definitions as conceptual tools for understanding the cultural, educational, and philosophical landscape of post-apartheid South Africa. Key to this understanding is the Althusserian concept of state apparatus. Louis Althusser divides the state apparatus into two forces: the repressive state apparatus (RSA); and the ideological state apparatus (ISA). RSAs curtail the working classes, predominately through direct violence or the threat of violence, whereas ISAs function primarily by ideology, including forms of organised religion, the education system, family units, legal systems, trade unions, political parties, and media. This paper discusses the link between increasing inequality in post-apartheid South Africa and education, with specific reference to Althusser’s ISAs and the abuse of Ubuntu as a subterfuge for socio-economic inequality.

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Understanding Ubuntu and its contribution to social work education in Africa and other regions of the world

Cited by 12 publications

References 22 publications

Digital tools for youth health promotion: principles, policies and practices in sub-Saharan Africa

Digital tools for youth health promotion: principles, policies and practices in sub-Saharan Africa

Exploring Dance Theory: Philosophical Foundations, Aesthetic Principles, and Critical Perspectives

Ubuntu in Post-Apartheid South Africa: Educational, Cultural and Philosophical Considerations

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