The dissertation is ccncemed with the values iasue in the South African context, a
multicultural education situation. South Africa is a plu~Hstfc society. Being pluralistic,
means that 1he country is rich in different cultures, belief· and value systems.
Different cultures haw different value systems. If an Institution is practising
multicultural education, the question is, which values are to be used? If we say Ule
institution should use the values of the majority culture, wiU 1hat not disadvantage
minority cultures? ff minority cultures are undennined by neglecting their cultures
won't that cause conflict between minority cultures and the majority culture?
Each society that Is implementing multicultural education should consider that there
are common human values and partia.dar values. In multicultural education particular
values are important because they show how a particulat group behaves and what its
beliefs and culture are. Common values dewlap from particular values and teachers
must emphasise common values without neglecting particular values, to encourage
tolerance and acceptance between different groups.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/694 |
| Date | 01 January 2002 |
| Creators | Khetsekile, Nomawethu Gretta |
| Contributors | Venter, Elza |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
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