Breaking Structural Inequality and Enhancing Social Justice in Higher Education - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798337332376

Publisher: Information Science Reference, 2025

Synopsis

Higher education is often a path towards opportunity and social mobility, yet systemic inequalities shape access, value, and success within these institutions. Structural barriers rooted in race, class, gender, ability, and other intersecting identities persist in admissions processes, curriculum design, faculty representation, and resource allocation. Addressing these inequities requires a transformative commitment to social justice that reimagines the purpose and practices of higher education. By dismantling exclusionary systems and creating inclusive, equitable environments, colleges and universities can encourage societal change, empower historically marginalized communities, and advance a more just and equitable future. Breaking Structural Inequality and Enhancing Social Justice in Higher Education explores how innovative higher education organizations may advance social justice through inclusive practices. It examines the moral and social responsibility of higher education to address structural inequalities by implementing practical strategies that support historically marginalized groups, empowering them to participate in society. This book covers topics such as gender and diversity, higher education, and professional development, and is a useful resource for educators, sociologists, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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About the Authors

Dr Moyagabo Kate Malahlela holds a Doctoral degree (PhD) in Inclusive Education with the University of SOuth Africa. She worked as a Lecturer at the University of Limpopo from February 2015 to May 2017 in the Faculty of Education, School of Educational Studies. She has been employed by the University of South Africa (Unisa) since June 2017. She works as a Senior Lecturer in the Unisa Department of Inclusive Education under the College of Education (CEDU). Dr Malahlela is currently also participating in various professional organizations such as the Education Association of South Africa (EASA), the South African Education Research Association (SAERA), and the International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development (ISSBD). She is involved in various committees in the Department of Inclusive Education, such as the Higher Degrees Committee, Academic Integrity, and Teaching and Learning Committee. Her research interests are promoting democracy, human rights, responsible citizenship, open and distance e-learning, and the inclusion of learners with specific learning disabilities.

Dr Marubini Christinah Sadiki is currently employed as a senior lecturer in the department of Inclusive Education at the University of South Africa. She holds a PhD degree from the University of Venda. She obtained a Master’s in Disability Studies from the University of Cape Town. She has sole-authored and co-authored several book chapters with established researchers. She has presented at several national conferences. She has published several research articles in peer-refereed journals, book chapters in prestigious accredited journals, and modules on disability issues. Her research interests include disability inclusion, advocacy and lobbying, parenting, disability studies, inclusive policies implementation, learner support, community integration which value social justice in education. She has assumed numerous positions in the fields of disability and human rights, governance, and administration.

Edition details

• Publisher: Information Science Reference
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798337332376
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 576
• Editor: Malahlela Moyagabo Kate, Sadiki Marubini Christinah