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Research Paper | Education Management | Zimbabwe | Volume 5 Issue 1, January 2016

Exploiting the Best of Ubuntu and Human Rights for Moral Regeneration: Community Perceptions, Sidhakeni Area, Zhombe District, Zimbabwe

Ndondo Shepherd

Abstract: This study sought to find the perceptions of stakeholders in Sidhakeni area on the use of ubuntu and human rights concepts in fighting sexual abuse, promiscuity and general moral decay. The concepts of ubuntu and human rights were discussed. An interpretive research paradigm was employed because of the nature of data needed to answer the research question. The research found that the concepts of ubuntu and human rights were dysfunctional hence the high rate of moral degeneration in the community. This was attributed to the lack of in depth knowledge about human rights and the concept of ubuntu. Corruption and poverty were also singled out as factors giving rise to the social ills. Gold panning which is rife in the area understudy is also believed to be giving an impetus to this undesirable moral code. This study recommends a rigorous awareness campaign for human rights as they relate to the communitys culture. The policing system should be strengthened and a war against corruption should start. Community project for youth should be established with the assistance from individuals, churches, governmental and nongovernmental organizations so as to fight poverty which is perceived to be the bedrock to social ills.

Keywords: Sexual abuse, promiscuity, human rights, ubuntu, moral decay

Edition: Volume 5 Issue 1, January 2016,

Pages: 508 - 513