Privilege, solidarity and social justice struggles in South Africa: A view from Grahamstown

摘要: The last decade has seen a significant increase in the number and prominence of social movements South Africa. Many these are supported by relatively privileged individuals who not themselves victims injustices oppose. In this paper, I draw out some possibilities limitations role supporting struggling for justice, looking particularly at students such movements. paper is based on research relationship between one movement, Unemployed People’s Movement (UPM), student organisation, Students Social Justice (SSJ), both which Grahamstown, While acknowledging that supporters can play constructive justice struggles, use experiences UPM SSJ to explore tensions likely emerge need be addressed when participate popular struggles. particular, discuss difficulties will experience bridging divides contributing meaningfully theorisation