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Undergraduate sociology and social anthropology modules are taken as part of a degree programmes; each programme prescribes the specific modules…
Postgraduate
Postgraduate studies in Sociology or Social Anthropology at Stellenbosch embed students in a community of scholars who are critical, enthusiastic and supportive of each other…
Short Courses
The Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology invites you to enrol for our second semester SAQA accredited short courses in Social Research Methods…
News & Events
Statement over Racist Incident at Huis Marais: Sunday 15 May 2022
The Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at Stellenbosch University wishes to add its voice to...
Dialogue Series at SU bring students and staff together to fight climate change
During our time as students at Stellenbosch University (SU), we have been involved in student activism...
OP-ED: Women still considered a threat to military effectiveness and warrior spirit
By Lindy Heinecken. Article originally published on Mail&Guardian on 23 March 2022. With few exceptions,...
The Archive of Possibilities
By Efua Prah. Article originally published on ALICE news on 16.03.2022 When we think of Africa, what story...
VIDEO: Dr Efua Prah weighs in on SAHRC inquiry into racism and discrimination in advertising industry
In this interview on NewzRoom Afrika, Dr Efua Prah weighs in on SAHRC inquiry into racism and discrimination in advertising industry
VIDEO: A look at the plight of women in war-torn countries
As we commemorate International Women’s Day, Prof. Lindy Heinecken, from Stellenbosch University, looks at the plight of women in war-torn countries. This as scores of women and girls in Ukraine continue to face hostilities.
AUDIO: Changing conversations about women’s reproductive health
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on 8 March. In this podcast, Dr Efua Prah from the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology talks about why we need to change the conversations about women’s reproductive health which is still considered a taboo subject in some societies.
VIDEO: Unpacking the events at Hoerskool Jan Vilijoen
This week we have seen images of parents and community members of different races clash outside Hoerskool...
OP-ED: Social capital and economic empowerment: Lessons for black South Africa from the Afrikaners of Vanderbijlpark
By Jantjie Xaba. Article first published in the Daily Maverick on 8 February 2022. In the 1940s, white...