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August 20, 2025Transformation in Higher Education

The violence of inclusion in South African universities: The experiences of African early career women in STEM

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ZMZamambo V. Mkhize

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Qualitative analysis reveals challenges faced by African women in STEM, suggesting institutional changes are needed to improve outcomes.

Key Points

  • African women in STEM face systemic barriers, impacting their academic careers and representation in South Africa.
  • Interviews with 14 African women highlighted the violence of inclusion in their experiences within South African universities.
  • The study utilized a qualitative methodology grounded in intersectionality to analyze the lived experiences of early career scholars.
  • Addressing these issues may enable better recruitment, retention, and success of African women in STEM disciplines.

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Zamambo V. Mkhize (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af3e34cf1dd9ea359eaa37https://doi.org/10.4102/the.v10i0.446
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