UKZN introduces compulsory module on GBV, racism
A compulsory module on gender-based violence, racism, xenophobia and homophobia is being piloted at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
The institution says the aim of the Innovative Critical Social Justice and Citizenship Module, which's being introduced this week, is meant to help change attitudes and address ongoing societal injustices.
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Teaching and Learning Thabo Msibi says the course was initially developed last year as a response to the high rate of GBV incidents in the country:
"So, students are going to be taught about issues of race. They will be taught about issues of gender, they will be taught about issues of class, issues of sexuality, issues of power, discrimination, identification and the broader politics of attending to differences in society.
“So, at the core is recognition that diversity is our strength, and how do we then enable a society where there is recognition of differences and appreciation of differences."
The module will be piloted at the College of Humanities before being rolled out.
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