teenagers in our schools popular since technology is at its highest more now than before. It is just a click away for entertainment and other reasons whether positive or negative. School violence is a major social problem throughout the world and more so right here in our schools. According to the Centre for the Prevention of School Violence “School Violence” is “any behaviour that violates a school’s educational mission or climate of respect or jeopardizes the intent of the school to be free of aggression
maintaining certain behaviors, relying on others, and most importantly being controlled by a coach or leader. Although all of the members probably think we are in control, there is a different power dynamic at play. How can observations of teammate interaction
(Furlong and Morrison, 2000). Interest in studying school violence stemmed from the interest in studying youth who committed generalized violence. As professionals in the medical field began studying youth violence, psychologists joined educators in the most convenient and logical place in which to observe and interact with youth, the school system (Furlong and Morrisson, 2000; Eisenbraun, 2007, p. 460). Initially, the educators’ interest in school violence was less than enthusiastic. From their
ONE INTRODUCTION OF THE STUDY INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The study seeks to investigate the views pertaining to learners, teachers and parents on gender violence in schools. These views are vital in understanding and dealing with gender violence in schools. The United Nations regards violence in schools as one of the main social concerns and it should receive appropriate attention (United Nations, 2006). This is because such violent behaviours limits the basic benefits provided through
of capital. “It cannot be understood in isolation from the other forms of capital, economic, symbolic and social capital that together constitute advantage and disadvantage in society”. (Bourdieu, 1985 cited in Reay, D., 2000 p.569). Social capital is created between the family and wider society. Economic capital is wealth that can be inherited or created between the individual and the economy. Symbolic capital is expressed through personal qualities. (Bourdieu, 1985 cited in Reay, D., 2000). One