Power and privilege in the social justice sector

Posted on 7 December 2020 by UCT GSB Press Office

Power and privilege in the social justice sector

Social justice organisations play a vital role in addressing the many challenges South African citizens face. But what happens when the focus on external inequalities and injustices in society causes the same problems within these organisations to be overlooked? MBA alumni Ella Scheepers and Shamillah Wilson spoke to Kieno Kammies about their work in this sector.

Social justice organisations play a vital role in addressing the many challenges South African citizens face. But what happens when the focus on external inequalities and injustices in society causes the same problems within these organisations to be overlooked?

Two MBA alumni working in the field, spoke to Kieno about power and privilege within social justice organisations. Ella Scheepers is currently a PhD candidate at the UCT GSB, and Shamillah Wilson is a coach, activist and social entrepreneur.

Complexity | Socio-economic Analysis

Power and privilege in the social justice sector

Social justice organisations play a vital role in addressing the many challenges South African citizens face. But what happens when the focus on external inequalities and injustices in society causes the same problems within these organisations to be overlooked?

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