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July 13, 2026African IdentitiesOpen Access

Examining the persistence of inequalities in South Africa’s educational system: insights from Verran, Bourdieu, and Muller

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KMKudakwashe Mamutse

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Overview

Explores educational disparities in South Africa, advocating for reforms to promote inclusivity and social justice.

Key Points

  • The research aims to identify and analyze the mechanisms that perpetuate inequalities in South Africa’s educational system.
  • Analyzed educational structures and practices through theoretical frameworks of Bourdieu, Verran, and Muller.
  • Developed a conceptual framework concerning cultural capital and socio-political factors affecting education.
  • Proposed actionable insights for educational reform based on analysis of disparities.
  • Identified systemic barriers in education that reinforce social stratification.
  • Highlighted the need for equity-weighted funding for under-resourced schools.
  • Recommended curriculum reforms to integrate indigenous knowledge and promote inclusivity.

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Kudakwashe Mamutse (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a548219475c38bf615a5b68https://doi.org/10.1080/14725843.2026.2701942
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