Memory, space and gender: Re-imagining the law

Abstract

The overall focus of this piece is the intricate and complex relation between memory, space, gender and law within the context of what may be called post-apartheid. Our claim is that the understanding and meaning of law in the setting conceived of as post-apartheid should be altered, transformed and given the current state of disenchantment, re-imagined. Our view is that new understandings and meanings could disclose alternative ways for the application and functioning of law. Many perspectives have been given on the nature, meaning and working of post-apartheid law. Our concern in this article is to highlight the significance of memory, space and gender for post-apartheid law and the becoming of post-apartheid jurisprudence.