Die Sosiologie, Die Gemeenskap En Onderwys

Abstract

SOCIOLOGY, THE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION: As a nonsociologist the author finds dialogue with academics and intellectuals from various fields of science very necessary and stimulating. Sociologists are criticised on account of their attachment to academic objectivity which could sometimes serve as an excuse to remain uninvolved with the realities of life. It is apparent that societal values are continually changing; the youth has developed a self-awareness that leads to a desire to self-assertion. The author regards social scientific objectivity and neutrality as impossible and impracticable, as idealistic and a myth. In view of the Afrikaner's pride of being of Africa and not of Europe it is surprising that the approach to education in South Africa is to so large an extent along European lines that it leaves one with the impression that this is an European rather than an African country. Educationists and sociologists should earnestly seek new approaches to education in South Africa, i.e. they should look at educational problems in an African context. Sociologists and other social scientists can no longer afford to remain aloof but should become directly involved in the search for solutions for the educational and societal problems of our society.

Rderaat gelewer tydens die veeniende jaarlikse kongres van die Suid-Afrikaanse Sosiologie-vereniging. Universiteit van Suid-Afrika. 14 Januarie 1981.

Rderaat gelewer tydens die veeniende jaarlikse kongres van die Suid-Afrikaanse Sosiologie-vereniging. Universiteit van Suid-Afrika. 14 Januarie 1981.

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Rderaat gelewer tydens die veeniende jaarlikse kongres van die Suid-Afrikaanse Sosiologie-vereniging. Universiteit van Suid-Afrika. 14 Januarie 1981.