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Undergraduate sociology and social anthropology modules are taken as part of a degree programmes; each programme prescribes the specific modules…
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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…
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The Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology invites you to enrol for our second semester SAQA accredited short courses in Social Research Methods…
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Project Title: Gender, Sexualities & Education Scope of Research: The research relates to gender,...
OP-ED: To higher education institutions: your students are potential changemakers in climate crisis action
The growing focus of higher educational institutions on mobilising and marshalling their capacity to generate research into the climate crisis is a logical step to address the wicked problem of climate change. This focus, however, fails to recognise the potential of students themselves as changemakers in each institution and society more generally.
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.
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