Affirmative Action

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT 2

a. Introduction 2

i. Background 2

ii. Aim 2

2. DISCUSSIONS 3

a. Definition of affirmative action 3

b. Issue of race in the SANDF 3

c. Gender issues 3

i. Factors influencing women’s participation 3

ii. Military variables 3-4

iii. Social factors 4

iv. Factors influencing utilisation of women 4

d. Standard to be maintained 4

3. CONCLUSION 5

4. RECOMMENDATION 5-6

5. Appendix A: Bibliography 7

6. Appendix B: Declaration 8

MA12/R/02019578MC

ASSESMENT OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN THE SANDF

Appendix A: Bibliography

Appendix B: Declaration

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND

1. During the apartheid periods in South Africa, the South African National De-fence did not have a balance with regard to the representation of race, gender equality.

2. SANDF remains one of the masculine. Women were not given the opportunity to show their capabilities, strength, and...