Moorosi, Pontso (2020) Colour-blind educational leadership policy : a critical race theory analysis of school principalship standards in South Africa. Educational Management Administration & Leadership . 20973670. doi:10.1177/1741143220973670 (In Press)

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Abstract

In the light of recent media reports of racism in South African schools, this paper examines the role of school principalship standards in addressing race in South African educational leadership. The paper draws on tenets of critical race theory to examine how issues of race are addressed in the Policy for School Principalship Standard in South Africa and the implications thereof for leadership preparation and leadership practice. The methodology involves the employment of content analysis underpinned by key tenets of critical race theory that challenge notions of colour-blindness, meritocracy and neutrality. The analysis reveals that there is no explicit mention or treatment of race and ethnicity as social constructs in the principalship standards. It also reveals that diversity and culture are used more, suggesting the emphasis on difference rather than inequality. The paper argues that, although driven by principles of social justice, the Policy for School Principalship Standard is colour-blind. Through this omission, the policy denies the existence of racism and fails to recognise the power and influence of school leaders (and principals, in particular) in shaping the race dynamic in schools. The paper ends with implications for the improvement of leadership policy and practice.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Education Studies (2013- )
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Educational leadership -- South Africa, Race discrimination -- South Africa, Racism in schools -- South Africa, Post-racialism -- South Africa
Journal or Publication Title:	Educational Management Administration & Leadership
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
ISSN:	1741-1432
Official Date:	20 November 2020
Dates:	Date Event 20 November 2020 Available
Date of first compliant deposit:	24 November 2020
Article Number:	20973670
DOI:	10.1177/1741143220973670
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	In Press
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access

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