John Hick : religieuse pluralisme en intergodsdienstige dialoog
- Authors: Painter, Martha Jacoba
- Date: 2012-09-11
- Subjects: Hick, John , Religious pluralism , Religion - Philosophy , Cultural pluralism
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9933 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7331
- Description: M.A. , This study is an attempt at developing the most viable approach towards religious diversity. It aims at evaluating some of the existing approaches towards the problem of religious diversity, in order to be able to suggest a specific approach towards religious plurality in the South African context. John Hick's suggestion of religious pluralism is evaluated critically both in terms of its theoretical viability, as well as its practical implications for interreligious dialogue. This study considers John Hick's religious pluralism to be a typically modernist project and therefore not ideal for the handling of a post-modern phenomenon such as religious diversity. A post-modern, anti-subjectivist approach is used as a critical tool in analysing Hick's position as well as developing a new approach to religious diversity. This post-modern, anti-subjectivist approach also offers a new perspective on the possibilities of interreligious dialogue. Finally the conclusion is drawn that mankind should resist constructing comprehensive modernist theories regarding the Transcendent Reality, and rather engage in interreligious dialogue within a post-modernist framework. The advantage of this approach to interreligious dialogue is that mankind once again becomes open to the experience of truth as revelation.
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- Authors: Painter, Martha Jacoba
- Date: 2012-09-11
- Subjects: Hick, John , Religious pluralism , Religion - Philosophy , Cultural pluralism
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9933 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7331
- Description: M.A. , This study is an attempt at developing the most viable approach towards religious diversity. It aims at evaluating some of the existing approaches towards the problem of religious diversity, in order to be able to suggest a specific approach towards religious plurality in the South African context. John Hick's suggestion of religious pluralism is evaluated critically both in terms of its theoretical viability, as well as its practical implications for interreligious dialogue. This study considers John Hick's religious pluralism to be a typically modernist project and therefore not ideal for the handling of a post-modern phenomenon such as religious diversity. A post-modern, anti-subjectivist approach is used as a critical tool in analysing Hick's position as well as developing a new approach to religious diversity. This post-modern, anti-subjectivist approach also offers a new perspective on the possibilities of interreligious dialogue. Finally the conclusion is drawn that mankind should resist constructing comprehensive modernist theories regarding the Transcendent Reality, and rather engage in interreligious dialogue within a post-modernist framework. The advantage of this approach to interreligious dialogue is that mankind once again becomes open to the experience of truth as revelation.
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Multikulturele kinderlektuur in die Suid-Afrikaanse samelewing
- Du Plessis, Christina Wilhelmina
- Authors: Du Plessis, Christina Wilhelmina
- Date: 2014-09-15
- Subjects: Cultural pluralism , Intercultural communication , Cross-cultural orientation - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12283 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12069
- Description: M.A. (Information Science) , The potential formative value of children's literature has repeatedly been proven by research. A child's perception of society is shaped early and the beneficial contribution of literature in bringing about a framework of awareness and understanding about society, cannot be denied. South African society is pre-eminently multicultural - a fact which is reflected in the rich diversity of ethnic groups, cultures, languages and creeds. A given political policy compelled the different ethnic groups in South Africa to live in separate areas, under divergent circumstances. This resulted in a deeply divided South African society in which alienation, distrust and conflict still prevail. However, fundamental changes are occurring in political, socio-economic and educational spheres. Amidst all of these changes, the South African child has to establish and enhance a cultural identity of its own. Secondly, a broadened South African identity must be attained. There is doubt whether the children of South Africa are equipped to cope with this new phase into which South African society is entering. The value of multicultural children's literature and.its potential to bring about understanding and acceptance with regard to the rich cultural diversity in South African society, offers a field of research which up to now has not been explored in South Africa...
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- Authors: Du Plessis, Christina Wilhelmina
- Date: 2014-09-15
- Subjects: Cultural pluralism , Intercultural communication , Cross-cultural orientation - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12283 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12069
- Description: M.A. (Information Science) , The potential formative value of children's literature has repeatedly been proven by research. A child's perception of society is shaped early and the beneficial contribution of literature in bringing about a framework of awareness and understanding about society, cannot be denied. South African society is pre-eminently multicultural - a fact which is reflected in the rich diversity of ethnic groups, cultures, languages and creeds. A given political policy compelled the different ethnic groups in South Africa to live in separate areas, under divergent circumstances. This resulted in a deeply divided South African society in which alienation, distrust and conflict still prevail. However, fundamental changes are occurring in political, socio-economic and educational spheres. Amidst all of these changes, the South African child has to establish and enhance a cultural identity of its own. Secondly, a broadened South African identity must be attained. There is doubt whether the children of South Africa are equipped to cope with this new phase into which South African society is entering. The value of multicultural children's literature and.its potential to bring about understanding and acceptance with regard to the rich cultural diversity in South African society, offers a field of research which up to now has not been explored in South Africa...
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Effective cultural diversity training programmes for hotels
- Nkitseng, Thabiso Carrington
- Authors: Nkitseng, Thabiso Carrington
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Hotels , Cultural pluralism
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/414237 , uj:34929
- Description: Abstract: Cultural diversity management is a term that has become of great importance in the South African labour force since policies such as Black Economic Empowerment were implemented. These policies have brought about forced cultural integration in the workplace that has resulted in conflict due to the lack of skilled leadership within companies in the discipline of diversity management. With South Africa having 11 official languages and various ethnic groups, cultural interactions have become an obstacle for both managers and employees with regards to efficient communication, subtle forms of discrimination and stereotyping experienced due to the lack of cultural intelligence and sensitivity. An organization’s ability to overcome cultural diversity-related issues depends on how they embrace diversity as well as the policies and initiatives enforced. The main objective of the study was to determine the need for effective cultural diversity training programmes within South African hotels. A quantitative research approach was employed with a self-administered questionnaire distributed to both hotel management staff and the entry-level employees. Qualitative data collection method was also utilized in the form of open ended questions which gave further clarity into the responses of the participants regarding the barriers associated with cultural diversity. Results of the study showed that South African hotels have a culturally diverse workforce, with numerous cultures present in the working environment. When investigating the barriers to diversity, it was noted that communication was not a factor but that racial and ethnic discrimination existed within the sampled hotels. The organizational stance of the hotels was that hotels generally endorsed a culturally diverse workforce, albeit not having adequate training in place to deal with cultural diversity-related challenges. The findings of the research highlight the need for topic-specific training programmes that are tailored to address the cultural diversity-related issues identified in the study. The efficiency of mandatory diversity-related policies is brought into question, where re-evaluation of the effectiveness of the policies in rectifying diversity-related challenges is needed. , M.A.
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- Authors: Nkitseng, Thabiso Carrington
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Hotels , Cultural pluralism
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/414237 , uj:34929
- Description: Abstract: Cultural diversity management is a term that has become of great importance in the South African labour force since policies such as Black Economic Empowerment were implemented. These policies have brought about forced cultural integration in the workplace that has resulted in conflict due to the lack of skilled leadership within companies in the discipline of diversity management. With South Africa having 11 official languages and various ethnic groups, cultural interactions have become an obstacle for both managers and employees with regards to efficient communication, subtle forms of discrimination and stereotyping experienced due to the lack of cultural intelligence and sensitivity. An organization’s ability to overcome cultural diversity-related issues depends on how they embrace diversity as well as the policies and initiatives enforced. The main objective of the study was to determine the need for effective cultural diversity training programmes within South African hotels. A quantitative research approach was employed with a self-administered questionnaire distributed to both hotel management staff and the entry-level employees. Qualitative data collection method was also utilized in the form of open ended questions which gave further clarity into the responses of the participants regarding the barriers associated with cultural diversity. Results of the study showed that South African hotels have a culturally diverse workforce, with numerous cultures present in the working environment. When investigating the barriers to diversity, it was noted that communication was not a factor but that racial and ethnic discrimination existed within the sampled hotels. The organizational stance of the hotels was that hotels generally endorsed a culturally diverse workforce, albeit not having adequate training in place to deal with cultural diversity-related challenges. The findings of the research highlight the need for topic-specific training programmes that are tailored to address the cultural diversity-related issues identified in the study. The efficiency of mandatory diversity-related policies is brought into question, where re-evaluation of the effectiveness of the policies in rectifying diversity-related challenges is needed. , M.A.
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