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1	Somali immigrants and social capital formation : a case study of spaza shops in the Johannesburg township of Cosmo City Ngwenya, Kingsman 02 1900 (has links) Text in English / The aim of this research is to assess the impact social capital has had on Somali businesses. It argues against the perception that Somali business expertise is derived solely from the principles of economics. It argues that social capital plays a pivotal role in shaping the Somali spirit of entrepreneurship. The role of social capital in the creation of Somali human and financial capital is examined. This thesis, being a qualitative study, used semi-structured, unstructured interviews and direct observation as data collection methods. / Sociology / M.A. (Sociology) Social capital Somali immigrants Social networks Social structures Norms Trust Status gap Middleman minority Opportunity structure Disadvantage thesis Mixed embeddedness Spaza shop 305.89354068222 Somalis -- South Africa -- Johannesburg
2	The reasons that promote the resilience of a Somali community residing in Fordsburg/Mayfair, Johannesburg Sigamoney, Rosalind Florence 11 1900 (has links) Since 2012 more than 295 676 migrants have arrived in South Africa. Somalis form one of the most visible migrant minorities in the country. Since various studies have been conducted into the mistreatment of migrants and its psychological effects, this study aimed to investigate the reasons that led to the resilience of the Somali community residing in Fordsburg/Mayfair, Johannesburg despite the challenges they encountered. The sample for the study was selected using the purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through the use of face-to-face semi-structured interviews and subsequently analysed following Colaizzi’s (1978) descriptive phenomenological method of data analysis. The findings of the study show that the participants experienced several challenges en route to South Africa and once they reached the country. Their resilience can be attributed to reasons such as individual determination to achieve change, the Somali communal culture, religion and spirituality, the family spirit, gender role adaptation and hard work. / Psychology / M.A. (Research Consultation) Community support Culture Descriptive phenomenology Education Language Migrants Religion Resilience Somali Xenophobia 304.86822106773 Somali diaspora

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Somali immigrants and social capital formation : a case study of spaza shops in the Johannesburg township of Cosmo City

The reasons that promote the resilience of a Somali community residing in Fordsburg/Mayfair, Johannesburg