Joubert, InaPhatudi, Nkidi CarolineMoen, Melanie CarmenHarris, Teresa T.2014-11-192015-09Joubert, I, Phatudi, N, Moen, M & Harris, T 2015, 'Education for democratic citizenship through a literacy-based approach : a case of South African township children', Children and Society, vol. 29, no. 5, pp. 421-433.0951-0605 (print)1099-0860 (online)10.1111/chso.12070http://hdl.handle.net/2263/42652The study contextualises the position of child citizens in the South African democracy and highlights how education for democratic citizenship is employed through a literacy-based approach. The qualitative study was exploratory and based on a lesson presented to nine-year-old township children by giving them language-related tasks. Through the children’s voices we present the life experiences that expressed their need for basic services, education, extra facilities and security. We argue that children need to experience the benefits of democracy and education for democratic citizenship to build and sustain a resilient democratic society.en© 2014 John Wiley & Sons Ltd and National Children’s Bureau. This is the pre-peer reviewed version of the following article : Education for democratic citizenship through a literacy-based approach : a case of South African township children, Children and Society, vol. 29, no. 5, pp. 421-433, 2015, doi : 10.1111/chso.12070. The definite version is available at : http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1099-0860.Democracy at riskEducation for democratic citizenshipEnglish first additional language (EFAL)Literacy-based approachReal-life experiencesTownship childrenEducation articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationEducation articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsSDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesEducation articles SDG-10Postprint Article