Towards understanding the influence of rurality on students’ access to and participation in higher education

Hellen Agumba, Zach Simpson, Amasa P. Ndofirepi · 2023 · Critical Studies in Teaching and Learning

Summary. Rural students in South African higher education face systemic inequalities that limit their access and success. The study reveals that universities fail to recognize or value the experiences, abilities, and knowledge these students bring. Using spatial justice theory, the research demonstrates how historical, social, and spatial factors combine to create barriers. The findings point toward needed policy and practice changes to achieve more equitable higher education participation.

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  author  = {Hellen Agumba and Zach Simpson and Amasa P. Ndofirepi},
  journal = {Critical Studies in Teaching and Learning},
  year    = {2023},
  doi     = {10.14426/cristal.v11i1.643},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.14426/cristal.v11i1.643}
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DOI

10.14426/cristal.v11i1.643

Countries

South Africa

Regions

Africa

Categories

education, policy, rural-data-and-definitions

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2026-04-28