ways theories theories of decoloniality, intersectionality and diversity challenge dominant perspectives and reconstruct the ‘conversation’

In her tribute to Sue Hendler, Campbell (2012: 394) proposes that “as a community of academics and practitioners, planners need to discover the art of conversation. […] However, while much has been learnt about communication, it is evident that planners, perhaps academics (especially theorists) more than practitioners, struggle to articulate and converse over matters of ethical substance and value.” Planning has had to find ways of managing paradoxical messiness while maintaining its professional legitimacy and integrity, advancing fairness and equity – as ideal and utopian principles. Giving examples and referring to material in the course, consider: a. In what ways do the theories of decoloniality, intersectionality and diversity challenge dominant perspectives and reconstruct the ‘conversation’ planners are having within the profession to resist and counter growing spatial, social and economic inequality in South Africa? [25 marks] b. “Urban and regional planners who centre inclusiveness, equity and integration are inevitably practicing ethically, justly and responsibly…” From your critical interpretation of podcast episodes in the course develop a response to the statement above.