The evolution of women is a story of hope, strength and courage. It marks a turning point in the perception of women and the role they play. My definition of a woman is someone who holds the world in the … Continue reading The Evolution of Women Observed From the Voices of the Past and Present
Untold stories of students from various South African universities on what #FeesMustFall is about: The significance of anthropology in history. #FeesMustFall: The untold stories on campus are stories that the majority of people do not know about. Majority of people … Continue reading #FeesMustFall: The Untold Campus Stories by South African Students
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the debut solo album by an American recording artist. The album miseducates and relates. On why we love The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill was born on 26 May 1975 in East Orange, … Continue reading Anthropology: Significance of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ in Cultural Exchange
A step by step guide of Bapedi wedding negotiations, celebrations and symbolic meaning in weddings where gifts are exchanged. A brief historical background of Bapedi The Bapedi arose from small chiefdoms that were formed before the 17th century. They were … Continue reading Anthropology: Bapedi Wedding Celebrations and Symbolism in Limpopo
The following eight indigenous games played in Soweto, passed through culture, help children shape identity. Through these games, different skills are acquired. Meeting my childhood friends recently at the baby shower in Kagiso, a township next to Soweto, brought back memories … Continue reading Anthropology: Eight Indigenous Games that Shape Cultural Identity in Soweto
The Sacred Caves of Basotho are hidden spaces that the Basotho people use for meditation and healing. Ancestral belief is a norm and cultural identity for the Basotho of Borwa in South Africa. And for this reason, they believe their … Continue reading The Sacred Caves of the Basotho’s and the Meaning of Rituals
The Zulu Reed Dance is a ceremony that the Zulu nation celebrates in September annually in South Africa, because the maidens sing and dance for the nation. This they do to hold on to their culture of preserving purity, traditional … Continue reading Anthropology: The Cultural Significance Behind the Zulu Reed Dance
Different perspectives about African hair in the 21st century tend to turn conversations into an awkward mood, especially among black sisters who are free to wear different kinds of hairstyles. But the freedom to wear any hairstyle, especially among African … Continue reading Different Perspectives About African Hair in the 21st Century
The passing down of musical knowledge as culture is an article about how children of Mali acquire musical knowledge and skills in the informal setting of home. In the first place, music plays an important role in the daily lives … Continue reading The Passing Down of Musical Knowledge in the Culture of Mali