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Constitutional rights • Cultural diversity in South Africa: Many people call South Africa the Rainbow For more
and responsibilities: Nation. This is because our society is made up of people from many different enriching
Cultural diversity and cultures, for example Vendas, Zulus, Cape Malays and Afrikaners. online
social development • The different languages, traditions and religions of these cultures are described sources:
as cultural diversity. WCED
• Cultural diversity in Eportal:
South Africa What you will need? Support pack
Your textbook; Workbook; Internet
Articles on cultural diversity and norms Information https://www.s
Links on different cultures, traditions and languages about ahistory.org.z
cultural a/article/sout
New word diversity: h-africas-
TEACHERS norms: patterns of normal behaviour diverse-
Textbook of
cultural diversity: the different languages, traditions and religions of all our cultures culture-
choice; artistic-and-
Diverse cultural norms and values in relation to personal and community issues Internet: linguistic-
WHO; heritage
We grow in a family and a community that has patterns of normal behaviour News
(norms) and certain values that everyone follows. Our culture decides many of articles; tv; https://www.
these values for us. Here are some examples: reports greatschools.
In traditional rural African communities the norm was that women did the child- org/gk/article
rearing, collected firewood and water and prepared the food. Men looked after s/cultural-
livestock, protected the wives and children and made all the decisions. diversity-at-
school/

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In traditional rural African communities men look after the livestock and
protection…

; …women collect wood …

… and look after children.

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A cultural norm for Muslims is for girls to cover their hair and dress modestly. They
are not allowed to go out with boys unless accompanied by a family member.
In Xhosas and Zulu cultures it is custom for the groom’s family to negotiate
payment for the bride. This is called lobola. When everyone lived on farms lobola
was paid in cattle. Now lobola is paid in cash and a bride with a good education
is worth more.

New words
lobola: the Xhosa or Zulu word for the price of a bride in African cultures

Over the years cultural norms and values change. They may change because
people move away from the area their family has lived in for a long time. For
example, many people have moved to the ciries so they are now separated from
the rural community with its strong set of cultural norms.
In South Africa our constitution gives us freedom to do many things we were not
allowed to do before, such as marry someone from a different culture. This is
another reason why culture and norms and values are changing. Read the
following and discuss the question which follow.
Did you hear Jislaaik! How
Nozipho is marrying times have
a white man? changed, hey.

But everyone is
She’s having a
going to want to
big wedding in
go to that
church and the
wedding! How
reception is at
can they turn us
the Grand Hotel.
away?
And you have to
have a proper
invite to go.

Of course he
I wonder if
must! They can’t
he has to
change that.
pay lobola?

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 Activity 1 Identify cultural norms and values

Work in a group and answer the questions that follow:

1 Identify the culture norms in the story that used to be in place.
2 Identify the cultural norms in the story that are in place now.
3 What has caused the norms to change?
4 Do you think these cultural norms have changed for the better?
Explain your answer.

Influence of cultural norms and values on individual behaviour, attitudes

and choices: cultural expectations, practices and traditions

Because cultural norms and values are changing we generally have more
choices in life now than we used to. But there are some practices and traditions of
our religion or culture that our families still follow.
Look at this example of culture norms and values related to girls, work and
marriage. Alison, Noma, Sheila and Ameema are discussing what they will do
when they leave school.

Alison Noma Sheila Ameema Well, I want to travel, And

have a career before I
I just want even think of settling
to marry down.
Brad and
live in a
big house
and have You’re lucky.
babies. My family are
old-style – they
have already
chosen a
Are you mad? Don’t you think you husband for
should train for something first so that me.
you are not dependant on Brad for
everything? I’ve applied to do a
computer course.
do a

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 Identify how cultural norms and
Activity 2 values influence attitudes and
choices, cultural expectations,
practices and traditions
In groups:
1.1 Identify the cultural expectation for Ameema in the story.
1.2 How does this affect her choices in life?
2.1 What tradition does Alison want to follow?
2.2 What is Noma’s attitude towards this tradition?
3. Which girls are giving themselves more choices in life?
4. Choose some cultural norms and values in your family or community.
Discuss in your group how these cultural norms and values influence
your attitudes and choices, cultural expectations, practices and
traditions.

Understanding diverse cultures: recognition of diverse cultures to enrich

South African society

We can see and experience our diverse cultures every day. When you walk down
the street you will see people from different cultures and ethnic groups. Some will
be wearing traditional clothing, others will be speaking their indigenous
languages. But we are all South Africans.
Let us explore some of the ways cultural diversity enriches our society.

Diversity of food
What kinds of food do you like to eat? Read what people say:

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 Samoosas are
my favourite.
My neighbour’s
ouma makes
I love bobotie. the best
koeksisters.
I like to go to
my friend’s
house. His mom
always cooks
samp and I like chakalaka
Pap ʼn wors is the
beans. on my bread.
best.

I could eat
braaivleis every
day

Samoosas Boboti Koeksisters Pap en wors

Chakalaka Braaiveis Samp and beans

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All the foods the learners mention are South African foods, but they come from
different cultures. We can all enjoy foods from different cultures and in this way
share our cultural diversity.

Diversity of language
In South Africa we speak many different languages. We have 11 official
languages. We each speak our home language, but many people can speak
more than one language. The more language we know the better we are able to
communicate with one another.

Good morning Khunjani

Dumelang Molweni

Sanibonani Sawubona

Goeiemôre

Diversity of clothing
Look at the amazing diversity of clothes we wear in South Africa : Lots of different
styles, colours and fabrics. Here are a few examples:

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Diversity of building styles

People can express their culture in the style of building they design and make. If
travel around South Africa you will see a great diversity of building styles. This
reflects ideas from different cultures both in the past and the present.
Local governments often have regulations which make sure that old buildings
are not demolished. People can get help from their local government to restore
old buildings, so that we can preserve cultures of the past.

Look at the following houses to represent some of our diverse cultures:

Part of the Ndebele culture is to paint This style was brought from Holland to
the outside of their houses with the Cape by early Dutch settlers. This
traditional designs. Is why it is called a Cape Dutch style.

Malay-style houses reflect the Malay Even people building their homes from
culture brought here by slaves from any materials they find, reflect their
Indonesia in the seventeenth century. culture in the design.

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 Recognise how diverse food,
Activity 3
language, clothing and buildings
enrich South African socisty

Work in groups to discuss the following:

1.1 From which cultures do the foods mentioned earlier in this unit come?
1.2 Talk about the food you like to eat. From which culture or country did
these foods originate?
2.1 Which languages do you speak in your community?
2.2 Do you think it is useful to speak more than one language? Why?
3 Identify the different cultures and traditions in the clothing discussed in
this unit.
4.1 Give examples of different styles of buildings in your community.
4.2 Which cultures do these buildings come from?

• Inform their children about the importance of supporting and respecting diversity and different cultures .
PARENTS • From théir experience how to interact, trust and understanding across cultures.
• Parental practices that influence how their children are raised.
• Whát behaviors are considered appropriate.
• Understanding different cultures, as misunderstandings can cause lots of problems.
• Their children should identify with other people, as this can show sympathy towards them.
Cultural values can influence communication orientation.
You should embrace diversity.
LEARNER
When opportunities are provided, listen to people from different backgrounds and their perspectives.
Promote inclusive behavior, by having notices or information available in different languages for families.
Respect other cultures, their rituals and ceremonies.
Try and learn more languages to communicate better.
Answer the questions in all the activities

Why is it important to know the elements of culture?

Informal / Formal
Assessments What are examples of rituals?

You should be able to promote respect for differences.

Values Taught Respect; Honesty; Responsibility; Positive Behaviors; Principles, Aspects of lifestyle.

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