I am sitting with a dilemma. How do you refer to groups without making reference to race?
Let me explain. I am doing research on the transfer of learning and have found that there are the same tendency in certain areas. The areas that I am referring to is
AREA 1: Cape Town, Rondebosch, Mowbray, Plumstead
AREA 2: Mitchells Plain, Hanover Park, Athlone
AREA 3: Kayelitsha, Gugulethu, Langa, Nyanga.
I am not allowed to refer to a, for example, ‘traditionally coloured area’, because then I am referring to race. I am also not allowed to use the terminology ‘previously disadvantaged areas’ and ‘previously more disadvantaged areas’.
I will appreciate any recommendations.
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Hi Wilma, your research sounds very interesting and it would be great to have a discussion about your results when you are finished. Apart from LSMs you could also use class based on the types of work done – or also type of housing. Both of those could be indirectly relevant to transfer of learning – for example a worker in a factory who works long shifts and then catches a taxi home will have far less time and energy to study or read. Also living in a shack with no electricity will also make it very difficult to read – and overcrowded conditions where there are a number of people who need to sleep also makes studying as a working adult more difficult. It’s very easy if you have a separate room for a study, electricity and are able to travel home quickly by car. Look forward to your research results – please don’t give up.
Sylvia, the quick response is appreciated.
I am struggling to stay motivated with the research and hope to submit the final paper on 30 August.
You could use LSMs – the income categories.