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Study Circles

Solidarity through Learning

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Forging Solidarity

Part of the book series: International Issues in Adult Education ((ADUL))

Abstract

This chapter deals with the question of how study circles create spaces for activists of trade unions and community organisations to learn from each other about forging solidarity under current precarious conditions in the world of work and in our communities. The International Federation of Workers’ Education Associations (IFWEA) conducted a study circle project in Cape Town coordinated by its affiliate, the Labour Research Service (LRS), to introduce the study circle method to activists from selected trade unions and community organisations.

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  1. IFWEA, South Africa

    Saliem Patel

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  1. Saliem Patel
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  1. University of Western Cape, South Africa

    Astrid von Kotze

  2. University of Western Cape, South Africa

    Shirley Walters

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Patel, S. (2017). Study Circles. In: Kotze, A.v., Walters, S. (eds) Forging Solidarity. International Issues in Adult Education. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-923-2_16

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-923-2_16

  • Publisher Name: SensePublishers, Rotterdam

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