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21	Educational policy in a post-apartheid South Africa : an exploratory study of the needs of the Indian community Rasool, Mohamed Hoosen Abbas 09 1900 (has links) Recent events have brought about the realization that purposeful advancement in South Africa depends on wide-ranging educational reforms consistent with the demands of a complex multicultural society. This necessitates the development of theoretically-sound policies informed by, and grounded in, the specific historical and cultural milieu in which it is to be conceived. Within this context, a particular concern is that little is known about the educational needs of the Indian community at this juncture. This concern is also evinced by a multitude of interests within this minority group. Al though this investigation focuses on Indian responses to dominant policy orientations, it conceptualizes the South African education dynamics in its entirety and interrelatedness and not as a conglomerate of isolated parts. In sum, this dissertation endeavours to examine some critical concerns as it affects the provision of education for people of Indian origin in a postapartheid South Africa. / Educational Studies / M.Ed. (Comparative Education) Post-apartheid South Africa Indian community Minority group Educational policy Educational needs Transformation Financing education Education governance Curriculum School integration Language Multicultural education 379.68 Post-apartheid South Africa Needs