In school setting learners who become easy recruits for gangsterism are those learners who are underachievers, poor learners, or have language difficulties see themselves as losers in the academic setting. The wide media depiction of gangsterism on school premises in south africa indicates a constant rise. The study found that bullying, vandalism, gangsterism, indiscipline, intolerance, and corporal punishment were prevalent in schools. The influence of gangsterism on the morale of educators on. They are offered free lifts to and sexual favours from school by taxi drivers in return for these girls are introduced to drugs and influence sexual activities are video taped while under the as pornography. In his study of school violence in south african schools, burton 2008 found that about 1. Pdf the main factors which influence secondary students in. The nature, causes and effects of school violence in south african. There are a few determinants of gangsterisme in school that includes. Request pdf gangsterism as a cause of violence in south african schools.
State university, ojo 50 students from each school were randomly selected for the study. The teenagers are too young and gangsterisn have a strong instinct of wanting to try something new. Gangs are not necessarily bad but gangsterism invariably is. Gangsterism contaminates the school environment and jeopardizes the educational process. The present study explored the experiences of nongang school going adolescents regarding gangs and gangsterism in hanover park in the western cape. Pdf profiling cases of gangsterism in school in malaysia. Gangsterism in particular has become a menace due to its violent nature. There can be serious longstanding effect such as physical, emotional and psychological implications for both teachers and pupils including. The case of barberton management area by sarah lettie nel submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of magister technologiae in the subject correctional services management at the university of south africa supervisor. It is estimated that 150 000 people belong to 100 gangs on the cape flats. There are a few determinants of gangsterism e in school that incl udes influences from peer group, individual, family and mass media cindy, tursman and moore, 1930. These programmes are offered on holiday and after school programmes which are planned across the province. Gangsterism in south african townships is a common occurrence.
The culture of gang violence has become deeply entrenched in south africa. Sep 27, 2010 the factors of gangsterism nowadays, there are lot of cases that involve students in gangsterism. Gangsterism definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Furthermore, the study found that school violence had the following effects on learners. In discussing the banditry in american history barrington moore, jr. Despite nationals efforts to restore a culture of learning and teaching, incidents of gansterism, theft, vandalism, burglary, rape and even murder are reported on school grounds. To try to break the chain in the township of khayelitsha in cape town, wandisile nqeketho founded the 18 gangster museum. The main factors which influence secondary students in the gangsterism social activity article pdf available january 2008 with 2,528 reads how we measure reads. A school wide campaign would follow suit on how students and teachers can tackle the problems of gangsterism. Subscribing to a course of action reminiscent of organized crime. They are often suffering emotional, physical and even sexual abuse in their homes. Govt fully equipped to tackle gangsterism in schools. The discussion of gangsterism deliberately wanted to dispel the notion that there are quickfix solutions to. Gangsterism article about gangsterism by the free dictionary.
School indiscipline such as hooliganism and gangsterism have been over time an issue of concern for educators, policy makers and public opinion in general, owing to the outbreak of aggressiveness among peers, violence within teacher student relationship and vandalism as well, leading to perpetual existence of problem of drop out, deviant. This has been attributed to poverty, inequality and unemployment. Assisting the school by investigating the allegations of truancy through home visits in order to determine if the absence from school is a result of illness, gang intimidation, academic challenges or any other reason. Indiscipline among students is one of the major problems faced by schools today. Pdf the main factors which influence secondary students in the. Gangsterism the best way to enter our business is to be born into it. For gagnsterism second time, he was placed under house arrest in gopengperakfor two years. The nature, causes and effects of school violence in south. Nowadys, gangsters are a threat to society and people. This article was written by isabel kreifels and giselle warton.
Each year, around the world, about 246 million children are affected by school violence unesco, 2017. Report any incidents that compromise school safety to our safe schools call centre at. Detail explanation and statistics of gangsterism education essay. Apr 24, 2020 effect of gangsterism towards society liyana. Therefore we have to prevent this unhealthy activity spreading inside our school. Postapartheid south africa is riddled with poverty and unemployment, especially for the marginalised township youth, making them vulnerable to the practice. Throw signs, you knowwannabe gangsters thats what i call them. According to utusan malaysia 1998, the social phenomenon of gangstersim has shown to increase the rate of vandalism threatening and drug addicts among the teenagers. High school learners experiences of gangsterism in hanover park mufaro magidi, rinie schenk and charlene erasmus abstract the culture of gang violence has become deeply entrenched in south africa. Gangsterism affecting schools on the cape flats, as well as concerns about this.
Pdf the purpose of the study is to identify the main factor which. Pdf the purpose of the study is to identify the main factors wihch influences secondary students in the gangsterisme social activity focused in four. High school learners experiences of gangsterism in hanover park. In 2007, ethnic minorities report being more afraid at school or on their way too school university of virginia 2007. Isabel kreifels is currently writing for the safety and violence initiative savi. Gangsterism definition of gangsterism by the free dictionary.
The case of six provinces this paper reports on a study that was conducted in six provinces of south africa namely. A challenge to engage the powers one of the most pressing issues in the urban ghettos of the cape flats is that of gangsterism and the discourse of power and powerlessness that is its lifeblood. The present study explored the experiences of nongang school going adolescents regarding gangs and. In a study on gangsterism among secondary school by the. The nature of schoolrelated gangsterism is discussed in detail, supported by a diagram based on types of gangsters. Professionals can express their views as an example the mind of police department can talk about topics associated with gangsterism in class and just how gangsterism activities can destroy studentss existence.
A new look at gangsterism in south african townships design. Making our schools safe for every learner western cape. The growth and development of gangs are linked to questions of security, housing, health, resources, jobs, poverty and above all, solidarity. Media coverage over the past two years was littered with news on gangsterism as the city of cape town struggles to. School violence in selected western cape high schools. Addressing violence in south african schools understand.
Gangsterism as a cause of violence in south african schools. The gangsterism issue in malaysia is a hot topic as gangsterism has been reported frequently by the media in malaysia. The subjects were made up of 30 male and 20 female students irrespective of level of study. Students involvement in gangsterism in malaysian schools. Youth development, which includes the establishment of youth clubs to address the major challenges facing the learning sites and communities such as gangsterism, abuse, crime, racism, teenage sexuality, vandalism and burglaries. This was mostly prevalent in western cape where gangsterism is deeply. Gangsterism among teenagers in malaysia school of education. Internal and external factors associated with school. This analysis will critically engage the work of the influential theologian walter wink. The findings suggest that gangsterism is of serious concern in south african schools and is one of the external factors that exacerbate violence in schools. The research gives an overview of gangsterism as a global phenomenon and how it specifically manifests and presents itself within the context of the cape flats of cape town.
This phenomenon is well established in the eastern cape, kwazulunatal and western cape provinces and poses a serious threat to society. Crime and violence in schools is threatening the wellbeing of the young people in malaysia. It is also used for terroristic operations, if the use of the punitive apparatus of the state, including the police, is considered undesirable. Violence in schools is a global phenomenon, with south africa being no exception. According to curry and spergel 1990, gangsterism is defined as a crowd or collectively of person with a common identity who cooperate in clique or sometime as a whole group on a fairly regular basis and whose activities the society may view in varying degrees as rightful, illegal, immoral, or. A school provides easily accessible and defendable turf for drug dealing. The case of barberton management area i declare that the this dissertation is my own work and that all the sources that i have used or quoted have been indicated and acknowledged by means of complete references. Asalamualaikum to my teacher and fellow class mates, today my topic is youth and. This is true in all provinces studied and particularly in the western cape and limpopo. The link between poverty, the proliferation of violence and. Gangsterism as a cause of violence in south african. Aug 09, 2011 youth and gangsterism gangs are an international phenomenon and it as impacted on many countries across the globe.
We must work hand in hand with both our teachers and parents to curb gangsterism in schools. Pdf the main factors which influence secondary students. Before we delve into the issue gangsterism, lets try to make a distinction between gangs and gangsterism. Gangsterism in school article writing i help to study. Our schools name and reputation would be at stake if there is an element of gangsterism spreading in our school compound. Cultism or gangsterism and its effect on moral development of. The present study explored the experiences of nongang schoolgoing adolescents regarding gangs and gangsterism in hanover park in the western cape. The bronfenbrenners ecological systems theory was discussed in order to understand the manifestation of gang violence on learning and teaching in secondary schools. Acting or conducting business in a way that is violent and totally without conscience. Close door dialogue for example motivational talk is yet another good type of curbing bullying and gangsterism. Jul 05, 2019 gangsterism the best way to enter our business is to be born into it.
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