Saskia MessowUniversity of Applied Sciences Potsdam · Humanities
Saskia Messow
Master of Arts
I'm always looking to be part of human rights research projects, specifically children's rights.
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Introduction
Hi! I'm a Master's graduate, researching children's rights with a focus on post-colonialism, children out of place and children in conflict with the law in Southern Africa. I use qualitative research methods to explore the experiences of marginalised children. My aim is to shed light on the unique challenges faced by children out of place and explore potential solutions to affect positive change.
I'm currently looking for research opportunities and projects.
Additional affiliations
October 2016 - February 2020
Position
- Student
Description
- Full-time student at the university where I also did some extracurricular work with the international office for students who were considering going abroad. I was also one of the initiators of a 4-semester long module called "Diskrimminierungskritische Soziale Arbeit mit Theater, Musik und Medien"
Education
October 2016 - February 2020
Publications
Publications (3)
South Africa, amaXhosa, rite of passage, masculinity
This study explores the lives of children in South African townships and informal settlements and their involvement in gangs. Taking a closer look at children in Cape Town's cape flats, this study seeks to understand the reasons why some children join gangs while others stay away by exploring personal and communal ties.
Auch 25 Jahre nach Ende der Apartheid und trotz politischer Maßnahmen strotzt die Rainbow Nation noch vor sozialen Missständen. Auch die nach der Apartheid geborene Generation hat nur durch ein offizielles Ende des rassistischen Regimes nicht unbedingt bessere Bildungs- oder gesellschaftliche Aufstiegschancen (van Dijk in Ngcowa/Verwoerd 2017). Ger...
