Seeking refuge in South Africa: The victimization of vulnerable persons
Many Africans confront and deal with very trying situations in their countries that are very different from the comforts enjoyed in developed parts of the world. Labeled as a ‘traumatized continent’ (Norridge, 2013: 64), many Africans motivated by the basic human necessities for food and...
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| Language: | English |
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Victimology Society of Serbia and University of Belgrade, Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Temida |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-6637/2017/1450-66371702167J.pdf |
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| Summary: | Many Africans confront and deal with very trying situations in their
countries that are very different from the comforts enjoyed in developed
parts of the world. Labeled as a ‘traumatized continent’ (Norridge, 2013:
64), many Africans motivated by the basic human necessities for food and
safety flee their countries, seeking refuge in South Africa. The large influx
of refugees has given rise to invalid concerns from the government and the
‘champions’ of their interest (Mauss, 1975: 10), the media. These concerns
have spurred changes in the practice of the asylum system which are aimed at
targeting refugees, rather than improving their situation, increasing the
vulnerability of persons already fleeing persecution: the refugees, the
victims. The aim of this paper is to analyze the problem from a
victimological stand point, and draw attention to the issue that more
research needs to be conducted with victims to improve our understanding of
the impacts these practices have. |
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| ISSN: | 1450-6637 2406-0941 |