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Sally Matthews is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political and International Studies at Rhodes University, South Africa. She holds a PhD in African Studies from the University of Birmingham and has been with Rhodes University since 2006, contributing to teaching, research, and curriculum reform. Her work focuses on post-development theory, decolonization of knowledge systems, and social justice in higher education.
Education:
- BA (Pretoria)
- MA in Political Science (University of Pretoria)
- PhD in African Studies (University of Birmingham)
Research Interests:
- Post-development theory and alternatives to development
- Decolonization of university curricula and pedagogy
- Role of NGOs in social justice movements
- Race, privilege, and anti-racism in South African education
Her research critically examines how privilege interacts with struggles for social justice, particularly in African contexts. Recent work explores tensions between post-development ideals and grassroots realities in the Global South.
Publications:
Matthews has authored and co-edited influential works, including the 2025 Routledge volume Post-Development from the Global South. Her articles span journals like Politikon, Journal of Southern African Studies, and Studies in Social Justice, addressing themes such as colonial libraries, Fairtrade impacts, and curriculum decolonization.
Grants & Editorial Roles:
Serves on editorial boards of Journal of Contemporary Studies and Studies in Social Justice. No specific grants mentioned, but her research aligns with transformative education and development policy initiatives.
Labs/Teams:
No formal lab affiliations noted, but collaborates widely with international researchers on decolonial and development studies projects.
