MA (English) / Department of English / In this study, I explore the depiction of homelessness in K. Sello Duiker’s Thirteen Cents (2000) and Phaswane Mpe’s Welcome to Our Hillbrow (2001). Against the background of post-colonial and transcultural theories, I explore the effects of homelessness on select characters depicted in the two novels, particularly how homelessness and its effects impact on the characters’ identity and human dignity, as some of the themes which the two authors deal with. I achieve this through a close analysis of themes, characterisation and style as well as a demonstration of how the metaphor of the plight of the homeless is drawn from the experiences of the homeless characters portrayed in the novels. I establish, through this study, that the two novels depict characters on whose identity and human dignity, colonialism had an adverse impact. I argue that the corroded dignity and identity of the select homeless characters can be restored through the application of the tenets of transcultural theory. I consistently identify the central morals of the two novels under study as highlighting the need for society to address the plight central to the two novels’ major themes of homelessness, poverty, identity and human dignity against the backdrop of postcoloniality and transculturalism.

Submitted by Filipe dos Santos (fsantos@pucsp.br) on 2018-11-12T10:54:59Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Marilia Goulart.pdf: 2831902 bytes, checksum: fc800fb675d9eb88704d97070099b051 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-11-12T10:54:59Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Marilia Goulart.pdf: 2831902 bytes, checksum: fc800fb675d9eb88704d97070099b051 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2018-09-19 / Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico - CNPq / This dissertation is the result of a research about the process of the life of adults in homelessness situation in São José dos Campos, analyzed by the experience lived by these people on the street. With the implantation of SUAS in the city, these population begins to recive the atention by the interface of Basic Social Protection and Special Social Protection. The main object of this study, consiste in think of how these programs of homelessness atention work and how they accomplish the processes of prevention, protection and social inclusion of this population segment. With this proposal we did a documentary analysis in the documents establishing the National Social Assistance/PNAS and Unified Social Assistance System/SUAS, the National Policy on Population Inclusion of Homeless/PNIPSR, and the Municipal Plan to Combat Homeless/PMESR. As a theoritical axis we use the Complex Thinking, especial in the comprehension of homelessness as a social expression, issues and a multidimensional phenomenon. The significant of the search is on the testimonials of the subjects that share with the study the singularity of their reality, letting us amplify the debate that shows it still fragmented and fragile little daring, especially with regard of the Protection Programs offered to increase the effectiveness of care directed at these subjects / Esta dissertação é resultado de uma pesquisa realizada sobre a trajetória de vida dos adultos em situação de rua do Município de São José dos Campos, analisada a partir das experiências que vivenciaram nas ruas. Com a implantação do SUAS na região, esta população passa a receber atenção através da Proteção Social Básica e Proteção Social Especial. O objetivo central do estudo consiste em refletir como esses programas de atenção atendem a População em Situação de Rua e como realizam a prevenção, proteção e inclusão social deste segmento populacional. Com este propósito realizamos análises de documentos que instituem a Política Nacional de Assistência Social/PNAS, o Sistema Único de Assistência Social/SUAS, a Política Nacional de Inclusão da População em Situação de Rua/PNIPSR e o Plano Municipal de Enfrentamento a Situação de Rua/PMESR. Como eixo teórico optamos pelo Pensamento Complexo, especialmente na compreensão da ‘população de rua’ como manifestação da questão social e como fenômeno multidimensional. O significativo da pesquisa está nos depoimentos dos sujeitos protagonistas que emprestaram ao estudo a singularidade de suas realidades permitindo assim, ampliar o debate que se mostra ainda fragmentado, muito frágil e pouco ousado, principalmente no que se refere aos serviços e aos Programas de Proteção oferecidos para ampliar a efetividade dos atendimentos direcionados a esses sujeitos

This study was conducted within the pressing social conditions of human vulnerability manifested in a worsening situation of homelessness which forces homeless people into a deplorable life in the inner city of Tshwane. The study is not a detailed strategic plan to design support services that could improve the situation. It is rather about imagining alternative ways to journey with homeless people in their struggle to regain their humanity; hence the title: Facing homeless people in the inner city of Tshwane. Chapter 2 analyses homelessness in the inner city of Tshwane, locating it within the bigger picture of the City of Tshwane. It takes into account the poverty that drives poor people to the margins, resulting in further human degradation. It exposes the adverse conditions that homeless people endure due to the absence of a social support net. The study obtained its information primarily from conversations with homeless people and with practitioners in church based organisations dedicated to addressing homelessness. Out of these conversations, five different causes of homelessness emerged, ranging from economic and political, to health, social and cultural factors. Chapter 3 describes a number of church-based initiatives in the inner city of Tshwane that address the situation of homeless people, analysing their strengths and weaknesses in responding to the causes of homelessness as identified in Chapter 2. Chapter 3 describes a number of church-based initiatives in the inner city of Tshwane that address the situation of homeless people, analysing their strengths and weaknesses in responding to the causes of homelessness as identified in Chapter 2. Chapter 4 develops an urban theological vision in response to this situation, in the light of the notions of holiness and hospitality in the Wesleyan tradition. Contemplating this teaching, a framework was generated for the journey of the inner city church with homeless people in their efforts to regain humanity, by prioritising economic, political, health, social, and educational strategies. This chapter highlights the fact that John Wesley’s Methodist movement campaigned for the abolition of African slavery. It also journeyed with poor and vulnerable people like widows, orphans and prisoners, using Methodist “Societies” and “Classes” to integrate them into society. Finally, Chapter 5 presents an integrative urban theological vision and a set of contextual strategies for the inner city church to journey with homeless people, following the horizons of human liberation developed in earlier chapters. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / D.Th. (Missiology (Specialisation in Urban Ministry))

The purpose of the study was to locate the informal hiring sites for day labourers in Tshwane, to determine the approximate number of day labourers, to describe the nature of socio-economic activities taking place at the sites, and to make recommendations to address needs that have been identified. The research approach and methodology was exploratory, descriptive, quantitative and qualitative. In terms of the findings, 80 informal hiring sites were identified in Tshwane with approximately 3032 day labourers standing at the sites. Case studies were done on three sites and it was found that they were hazardous and lacked basic facilities such as shelter and toilets. Employer-employee interactions were also found to be haphazard and sometimes manipulative and exploitative. It is recommended that intervention programmes should be implemented which could include the provision of basic facilities, skills development, job search assistance and access to comprehensive social services. / Health Studies / M.A. (Social Science - Mental Health)

The purpose of the study was to locate the informal hiring sites for day labourers in Tshwane, to determine the approximate number of day labourers, to describe the nature of socio-economic activities taking place at the sites, and to make recommendations to address needs that have been identified. The research approach and methodology was exploratory, descriptive, quantitative and qualitative. In terms of the findings, 80 informal hiring sites were identified in Tshwane with approximately 3032 day labourers standing at the sites. Case studies were done on three sites and it was found that they were hazardous and lacked basic facilities such as shelter and toilets. Employer-employee interactions were also found to be haphazard and sometimes manipulative and exploitative. It is recommended that intervention programmes should be implemented which could include the provision of basic facilities, skills development, job search assistance and access to comprehensive social services. / Health Studies / M.A. (Social Science - Mental Health)

Social Work / D.Phil.(Social work)

Social Work / D. Phil.(Social work)