Nancy Fraser and Participatory Parity: Reframing Social Justice in South African Higher Education

Nancy Fraser's work is analyzed in the book Participatory Parity to reimagine higher education practices and address contemporary issues in higher education. The South African student protests serve as an example of rethinking coloniality and social injustice in higher education, and the contributors use Fraser's theories to provide a sharp lens for their analyses. The book is of interest to academics, researchers, and post-graduate students in social justice in education and educational policy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Nancy Fraser's work, Participatory Parity, offers a philosophical framework that draws from her ideas to analyze contemporary issues in higher education and reimagine higher education practices. By providing a platform for exploring how Fraser's political philosophy relates to participatory parity in higher education, the book demonstrates how her ideas are relevant to pedagogy, scholarship, and practice in the field.

The recent student protests in South Africa in 2015 and 2016 have sparked a renewed interest in rethinking higher education practices in response to economic, cultural, and political inequalities. These protests serve as a powerful example of reevaluating issues of coloniality and social injustice in higher education. The contributors to this book leverage Nancy Fraser's theories to provide insightful analyses and reflections, offering a clear lens through which to examine these issues.

Furthermore, the book engages in a conversation with other contemporary writers on social justice, exploring the resonances and differences between various approaches. This interdisciplinary approach adds depth and richness to the analysis, making it valuable not only to academics, researchers, and post-graduate students in the fields of social justice in education but also to educational policymakers and practitioners.

Overall, this book offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of Nancy Fraser's ideas and their application to contemporary issues in higher education. It provides valuable insights for those seeking to reimagine higher education practices and promote social justice in education.

Weight: 349g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367505394