Meth, P. J. (2001) Embracing diversity in theory: a theoretical contribution to rethinking relocation settlements. South African Geographical Journal, 83(3), pp. 221-232. (doi: 10.1080/03736245.2001.9713740)
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Abstract
This paper aims to contribute to the use of theories of diversity in geographical studies. Through the use of the case study of Bilanyoni (a former relocation settlement), the paper discusses the way in which such settlements have been theorised within modernist frameworks, in particular Marxism and Neo-liberalism. These theoretical approaches have provided a dominant view of events of the past, and current trends. These dominant views have, at times, resulted in a particularity of knowledge. The paper suggests that theoretical approaches must be able to incorporate diversity and contradiction if they are to be meaningful and relevant. Hence the paper introduces some alternate concepts (such as difference and deconstruction) which could be used to understand relocation settlements. It is suggested that these concepts offer some sensitivity to the experiences of diversity and complexity, which shaped the lives of particular residents of the case study relocation settlement.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Meth, Professor Paula |
| Authors: | Meth, P. J. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Urban Studies |
| Journal Name: | South African Geographical Journal |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| ISSN: | 0373-6245 |
| ISSN (Online): | 2151-2418 |
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