Synopses & Reviews
This book is developed from the framework of locating childhood and adolescence within the wider context of South African society. The merging world-view and identity of South African children are described. A portion of the book describes the psychological traumas associated with political unrest and a society undergoing major transition, paying particular attention to three major traumas: child abuse and neglect, children who have been the victims of an unjust and inequitable educational system, and children caught in the "war" of political violence. The book addresses issues within the South African context by recognizing the effects of the wider social, economic, and political setting. By promoting a better understanding of diverse cultures, a mechanism is in place for bringing about reconciliation in a divided society.
Synopsis
This book is developed from the framework of locating childhood and adolescence within the wider context of South African society. The merging world-view and identity of South African children are described. A portion of the book describes the psychological traumas associated with political unrest and a society undergoing major transition, paying particular attention to three major traumas: child abuse and neglect, children who have been the victims of an unjust and inequitable educational system, and children caught in the war of political violence. The book addresses issues within the South African context by recognizing the effects of the wider social, economic, and political setting. By promoting a better understanding of diverse cultures, a mechanism is in place for bringing about reconciliation in a divided society.
Synopsis
Describes the world-view of the African, Afrikaner, Indian, and black child and adolescent in South Africa. General multilcultural issues and cross-cultural training models are given, which can be used by mental health professionals, guidance counselors, and educational personnel.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-178) and indexes.
About the Author
JOYCE HICKSON received her Ph.D. in counseling from Mississippi State University.SUSAN KRIEGLER is Associate Professsor of Education Psychology and Special Education at the University of Pretoria.
Table of Contents
Preface
Foundations
Issues and Concepts of Cross-Cultural Counseling: Implications for the South African Context
Psychology in South Africa
World-View and Identity
Understanding the Client's World-View
Beginning Life as an African Child
Born into an Indian Community
Growing up White and Afrikaner
The Shaping of Colored Identity
Psychological Trauma in Childhood and Adolescence
Child Abuse in South Africa
Adolescence in a Changing Society
Educational and Mental Health Issues
From Bantu Education to People's Education
Education for Reconciliation
Cultural Effective Skills for Guidance Teachers and Other Helping Professionals
Options and Directions for Psychology within a Framework for Mental Health Services in South Africa
Afterword: Hope and Reconcilation in the "New" South Africa
References
Name Index
Subject Index