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November 17, 2025Social SciencesOpen Access

An Exploration of Refugees’ Perceptions, Agency, and the Structural Conditions Shaping Their Lives in South Africa

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LVLawrence Vorvornator

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Meta-analysis highlights refugees' recognition and dignity issues in South Africa, suggesting a rights-based approach.

Key Points

  • Refugees express varying perceptions of South Africa's hospitality, with some viewing it positively and others facing challenges.
  • Protests for recognition and improved living conditions reflect the tension between dependency and dignity among refugees.
  • Meta-analysis reveals that stability plays a critical role in shaping refugees' sense of belonging and acceptance.
  • A shift towards a rights-based approach, rather than a charity-based one, may improve conditions for refugees in South Africa.

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Lawrence Vorvornator (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692509fbc0ce034ddc3530b8https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14110670
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