scholarly journals Views from the borderline: Extracts from my life as a coloured child of Deaf adults, growing up in apartheid South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Harrison ◽  
Brian Watermeyer
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
The Body ◽  
Role Reversal ◽  
Life World ◽  
Hearing Child ◽  
Deaf Parents ◽  
Deaf Adults ◽  
Auto Ethnography ◽  
Hearing Children

Background: Over 90% of Deaf parents have hearing children, but there are very few, if any, studies that have explored the life worlds of hearing children of Deaf adults (CODAs) in South Africa. This article is an account of part of the life experiences of a female hearing child who was born and raised by her Deaf parents in apartheid South Africa in the 1980s.Objectives: This study used auto-ethnography to explore the socialisation of a female coloured CODA during the height of South Africa’s apartheid era, in order to shed light on intersectional influences on identity and selfhood. The study was intended to contribute to the limited knowledge available on the life circumstances of CODAs in Global South contexts.Methods: Evocative auto-ethnography under a qualitative research paradigm was used to explore the life world of a now adult female hearing child of Deaf parents. Her thoughts, observations, reflections and involvements are articulated in a first person written narrative that is presented in this article. A thematic analysis approach was used to analyse data, and the themes that emerged are: (1) CODAs as language brokers, (2) being bilingual and trilingual, (3) being bicultural, (4) role reversal and parentification and (5) issues of identity. A discussion of these themes is interwoven with the literature, in an effort to provide a rich and robust analysis that contributes to the body of knowledge.Results: Multiple identity markers that include disability, gender, race, age, nationality, culture and language intersect to frame the life world of a hearing child of Deaf parents who grew up in the apartheid era in South Africa. The result is both positive and negative life experiences, arising from being located simultaneously in both a hearing and Deaf world.Conclusion: This study suggests that, in part, the life world of a hearing child of Deaf parents is multi-layered, multidimensional and complex; hence, it cannot be presented with a single description. Recommendations that inform policy and practice are outlined in the concluding section of the article.

Issues in the Therapy of Hearing Children with Deaf Parents

1985 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frances R. Frankenburg ◽  
Leon Sloman ◽  
Anna Perry
Keyword(s):  
Sibling Rivalry ◽  
Role Reversal ◽  
Deaf Children ◽  
Hearing Child ◽  
Deaf Parents ◽  
The Family ◽  
Hearing Children ◽  
Common Situation

The psychiatric literature on deaf children is sparse. Even less attention has been paid to the more common situation of the hearing child raised by deaf parents. Such a child is deprived of the parents’ hearing and often the parents’ speech. The oldest hearing child in the family often takes on the role of family interpreter which may be a source of both pride and resentment. This can contribute to role reversal leading to a frustration of the child's dependency needs and bitter sibling rivalry. Other problems may result from the parents’ ambivalence towards their child. The available literature is surveyed and case illustrations are provided. Suggestions to therapists working with similar families are made.

Emotional states of hearing children of deaf adults in interpretation for deaf parents

2013 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 249-257
Author(s):  
Mami Nakatsu ◽  
Eiko Hirota
Keyword(s):  
Emotional States ◽  
Deaf Parents ◽  
Deaf Adults ◽  
Hearing Children

Child and Parent Development in Deaf Families

1988 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Stom ◽  
Susan Daniels ◽  
Elaine Jones
Keyword(s):  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Hearing Parents ◽  
Family Constellation ◽  
Deaf Parents ◽  
Deaf Adults ◽  
Written Form ◽  
Hearing Children ◽  
Parent Development

This study was conducted to identify the strengths and needs of deaf adults as parents of 7–18 year old hearing children. A cross sectional, descriptive design was used to gather data from a convenience sample of nineteen pairs of deaf parents and their hearing children. The Parental Strengths and Needs Inventory was administered to children in written form and to their parents in sign language via videotape along with structured interviews. Contrary to anecdotal reports about his family constellation, total and subset scores for both groups revealed above average parental success. Comparison of parents’ and children’s scores on parallel forms of the instrument indicated no significant differences, this supporting validity of parents’ scores. Interview responses compared with the content of PSNI revealed that deaf parents share the concerns of normal hearing parents but had additional concerns specific to deafness not addressed by the instrument.

scholarly journals Hearing children of Deaf parents: Gender and birth order in the delegation of the interpreter role in culturally Deaf families

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nomfundo F. Moroe ◽  
Victor De Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Birth Order ◽  
South African ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Deaf Parents ◽  
Deaf Adults ◽  
Interview Format ◽  
Culturally Deaf ◽  
Hearing Children

Background: Culturally, hearing children born to Deaf parents may have to mediate two different positions within the hearing and Deaf cultures. However, there appears to be little written about the experiences of hearing children born to Deaf parents in the South African context.Objective: This study sought to investigate the roles of children of Deaf adults (CODAs) as interpreters in Deaf-parented families, more specifically, the influence of gender and birth order in language brokering.Method: Two male and eight female participants between the ages of 21 and 40 years were recruited through purposive and snowball sampling strategies. A qualitative design was employed and data were collected using a semi-structured, open-ended interview format. Themes which emerged were analysed using thematic analysis.Results: The findings indicated that there was no formal assignment of the interpreter role; however, female children tended to assume the role of interpreter more often than the male children. Also, it appeared as though the older children shifted the responsibility for interpreting to younger siblings. The participants in this study indicated that they interpreted in situations where they felt they were not developmentally or emotionally ready, or in situations which they felt were better suited for older siblings or for siblings of another gender.Conclusion: This study highlights a need for the formalisation of interpreting services for Deaf people in South Africa in the form of professional interpreters rather than the reliance on hearing children as interpreters in order to mediate between Deaf and hearing cultures.

Thinking about offender social reintegration: A case study of one NGO programme in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa

2021 ◽  
pp. 002087282096742
Author(s):  
Emmison Muleya
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Crime Prevention ◽  
The Body ◽  
Eastern Cape Province ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Social Reintegration ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Former Offenders ◽  
Offender Reintegration

Successful social reintegration is critical if we are to reduce recidivism and crime in general. This voice of people article presents a background case for why effective offender reintegration services are key in South Africa, and the Eastern Cape in particular, through an example of the Offender Reintegration programme rendered by the National Institute of Crime Prevention and Reintegration of Offenders (NICRO). Apart from the paucity of literature on offender reintegration, very few voices from people working directly with these former offenders are ever heard. Therefore, this article seeks to address this gap by contributing to the body of knowledge on offender social reintegration.

Recounting the Empowerment of Women in Rural Areas of KwaZulu-Natal from Information and Knowledge in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era

Libri ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenrose Jiyane
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
The Body ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Critical Resource

Abstract The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) marks the new, advanced era of development in humankind, and globally countries are in the process of ensuring their citizenry’s readiness. In South Africa, various governmental departments, organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and non-profit organisations (NPOs) are making efforts, through their plans, talks and actions, to attain this status for all her people, particularly women in rural areas. However, the development of women in the rural areas for empowerment remains a concern in developing countries. Consequently, there is a dire need to ensure the developmental status for women in rural areas in the advent of the 4IR, and this paper seeks to demonstrate that information and knowledge may be instrumental in empowering women in rural areas to strive in the 4IR. Accordingly, information and knowledge are a critical resource contributing to the empowerment of women in rural areas for their development. An exploratory question is raised to determine whether South Africa is ready for Fourth Industrial Revolution. The outcome of this paper will contribute to the body of knowledge advocating the importance of information and knowledge in the empowerment of women in rural areas. Significantly, it will generate insights for policymakers on the important role of information and knowledge for women’s development.

Entomophthora grylli. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].

1979 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. L. K. Brady
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Geographical Distribution ◽  
The Body ◽  
Nomadacris Septemfasciata ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
East Central ◽  
Resting Spores ◽  
The Dead ◽  
External Growth

Abstract A description is provided for Entomophthora grylli. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Orthoptera; nymph and adults of grasshoppers and locusts; there have also been records on Lepidoptera, Diptera and Coleoptera (MacLeod & Muller-Kogler, 1973). GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Europe, including Britain; Canada; East, Central and South Africa. Fresenius quotes a record at 6000 ft near St. Moritz. DISEASE: The disease, causing epizootics in red locusts, Cyrtacanthacra septemfasciata (Nomadacris septemfasciata), in S. Africa is described by Skaife (1925). Infection is by germinating conidia which penetrate the integument. Dying insects characteristically climb up grass stems and die, apparently embracing the stem. The body becomes soft and easily disintegrates. The abdomen curls upward and backwards. Shortly after death a white, buff or greenish furry growth appears from the intersegmental membrane, leg joints, junction of the head and thorax and at the base of the antennae. The growth is made up of club-shaped conidiogenous cells which forcibly discharge conidia around the dead insect. Conidia, coated with the sticky contents of the conidiophore, are discharged in the evening, when the insects are clustered together and adhere to the surface of healthy individuals. A total of about 1% of locusts throughout the season die showing no external growth but are filled with resting spores; other individuals appear to be immune.

scholarly journals Perceptions of community members towards youth abusing alcohol in the Capricorn District of the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Curationis ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
T.M. Mothiba ◽  
R.N. Malema
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Physical Dependence ◽  
Antisocial Behaviour ◽  
The Body ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Physical Damage

Alcohol abuse is a problem in South Africa and it has negative effects on the wellbeing of individuals, families, friends, work associates and neighbours. Alcohol produces both psychological and physical dependence. Gillies (1999:112) indicated that alcoholism usually interferes with the ability to socialize, work and may lead to much other destructive behaviour. It was further stated that people who are addicted to alcohol often have a low self-esteem, immaturity, are easily frustrated, and have difficulty in solving personal problems. This study investigated the perceptions of community members towards youth abusing alcohol and identified, among others, anti-social behaviour, poor interpersonal relationships, family disorganization, poor integration with family members and physical damage as the major concerns. An attempt was also made to develop strategies that can be used to overcome the problems of alcohol abuse by youth. Design and Method: A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual research design was followed in this study for the participants to describe their perceptions regarding the phenomenon in question (Brink, 2006:113). Data were collected through individual unstructured interviews in one village of the Capricorn District of the Limpopo Province. The researchers employed the principles of Guba and Lincoln (1993) cited in De Vos (1998:331) relating to trustworthiness and adhered to the ethical standards as set by the Democratic Nurses Association of South Africa (DENOSA, 1998:2.3.2).Findings: Five themes and seven categories emerged from the data analysis, using Tech’s open coding approach (1990), as outlined in De Vos (1998:343), namely, antisocial behaviour, poor interpersonal behaviour, physical damage, poor progress in life processes and effects of alcohol on the body. To address the problem of alcohol abuse by youth in one village (the study area) of the Capricorn District in the Limpopo Province and other villages the study recommends that educational and recreational facilities and the formation of youth structures should be established.

The Role and Everyday Life Experiences of Latin American Female Researchers in Academia

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-169
Author(s):  
Pamela Zapata-Sepúlveda
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Gender Violence ◽  
The North ◽  
Academic Woman ◽  
Male Power ◽  
Natural Tendency ◽  
Auto Ethnography ◽  
Current Context

I wrote this essay a year before the current context of feminist student strike in Chile. A year ago, it was a time in which there was silence and fear. I understood the natural tendency of living with the different ways of gender violence that is normalized and taken for granted. In a society which is dominated by male power, and where we could find shelter in what the North defines as Resistance voices, this text arises from inquiries and contradictions that I, as a academic woman from northern Chile have lived, in socio-critical qualitative inquiry, paradigmatically moving from the analysis of qualitative data assisted by computers, to interpretive [auto]ethnography.

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