Social cohesion and nation building: can legislation help?

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the role of legislation in fostering social cohesion and nation building in post-apartheid South Africa.
• Analysis of social fragmentation in South African society
• Assessment of the impact of poverty, racism, and inequality
• Consideration of ethnic and cultural group dynamics
• South African society remains significantly divided more than two decades after apartheid
• Factors such as poverty and racism perpetuate social fragmentation
• Legislation may play a critical role in addressing these issues and promoting unity