Setting the silences to speak : "Towards a critical consciousness of adolescent orphans"
Published Article === This paper explores comparatively the voices of the orphaned adolescents living in an orphanage and foster homes. Currently the emphasis is on children's rights; it is believed that children have rights to have their opinions heard, to refuse a demand, to voice their dissa...
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ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-cut-oai-ir.cut.ac.za-11462-6112016-03-16T03:59:04Z Setting the silences to speak : "Towards a critical consciousness of adolescent orphans" Mthiyane, N.P. Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein Critical consciousness Adolescent orphans Foster home Orphanage Published Article This paper explores comparatively the voices of the orphaned adolescents living in an orphanage and foster homes. Currently the emphasis is on children's rights; it is believed that children have rights to have their opinions heard, to refuse a demand, to voice their dissatisfaction and, in the case of orphans, to question the reasons for their status. This study is qualitative in nature and utilises the discourse analysis approach (analogue and dialogical method). A sample of ten orphaned adolescents (OAs) was randomly selected in an informal settlement in Inanda. Semi-structured interviews and diaries were used to collect data. Critical consciousness is explored in addressing silences using the adolescents' lenses as a platform for meaning-making. Through in-depth interpretation of their problems, self-awareness of the OAs was also attained, which is best for a person to develop and thrive (or not) despite challenges. 2015-10-02T10:21:48Z 2015-10-02T10:21:48Z 2012 2012 Article 16844998 http://hdl.handle.net/11462/611 en_US Journal for New Generation Sciences;Vol 10, Issue 2 Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein 197 715 bytes, 1 file Application/PDF Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein |
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Published Article === This paper explores comparatively the voices of the orphaned adolescents living in an orphanage and foster homes. Currently the emphasis is on children's rights; it is believed that children have rights to have their opinions heard, to refuse a demand, to voice their dissatisfaction and, in the case of orphans, to question the reasons for their status. This study is qualitative in nature and utilises the discourse analysis approach (analogue and dialogical method). A sample of ten orphaned adolescents (OAs) was randomly selected in an informal settlement in Inanda. Semi-structured interviews and diaries were used to collect data. Critical consciousness is explored in addressing silences using the adolescents' lenses as a platform for meaning-making. Through in-depth interpretation of their problems, self-awareness of the OAs was also attained, which is best for a person to develop and thrive (or not) despite challenges. |
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Setting the silences to speak : "Towards a critical consciousness of adolescent orphans" |
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