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In their creative works, African writers usually deal with issues concerning their various societies. They talk and discuss social, political, economic and many other problems that affect their immediate societies. For many dramatists, exploring different techniques to discuss issues of utmost importance to them is a big problem. The reason is that the techniques define the success or otherwise of the play they write as far as literary style is concerned. Athol Fugard and his co-writers Winston

Over the centuries, the figure of Antigone has assumed the archetypal and iconographical martyred champion of the oppressed thus been restaged and reworked into countless literary pieces. Through Winston’s performance as Antigone, Fugard is able project ideas of Western liberal humanism to an apartheid-ridden South Africa, constituting to a form of heroic resistance against racial oppression. Fugard specifically focuses on ‘The Trial and Punishment of Antigone’ scene where the play climaxes. Through

The Herero exist as Bantu-speaking pastoralists who reside predominantly in Central Namibia but also inhabit parts of Botswana and Angola in southwest Africa.These people live as nomads and revolve their economy and diet around their highly esteemed and valued livelihood, cattle. Furthermore, cattle play a large role in wedding rituals; Within Herero weddings, cattle act as dowries for the bride and during the ceremony are also used in traditional dishes. Cattle are also the Herero’s main source

Causes of high unemployment in Namibia The details below analyze the unemployment rate in Namibia and it reveals that jobless growth appears to be norm in the country with unemployment rate increasing even in the time of high economic growth as measured by GDP (gross domestic product). This shows that unemployment in Namibia does not react to cyclical changes in the level of economic activities. There are some key factors that contribute to high unemployment rate in Namibia. Population Growth & Changing

Unemployment can either be described in a stringent manner or in the broad manner. Unemployment in a stringent manner refers to all persons within the working age group who are without work, but are available for work and actively seeking work (Bryne & Strobl, 2001). Unemployment in broad manner refers to all persons within the working age group, who are available for work irrespective of whether or not they are actively seeking work. The two definitions differ on whether an unemployed person is

“Eating Christmas in the Kalahari” by anthropologist Richard Lee demonstrates many more concepts in sociology. In the article Lee is doing fieldwork in the Kalahari desert observing the hunting and gathering practices among the !Kung (Ju/’hoansi). Lee experiences many times of cultural misunderstandings related to naïve realism, cultural shock, and also not fully understanding what is culturally and ethically appropriate. He learns a very valuable lesson when, in his eyes, has a perfect idea for

Living in Hawai’i is like a nonstop vacation. The islands have great weather and great food all year round. Though, often times, we take for granted the paradise that is bestowed upon us. I could not count the number of times my friends and I have complained about the weather being too hot and would rather stay inside with the air-conditioner on. There are many ways to cool off while taking advantage of our natural surroundings. Most of us like to cool off by going for a swim and because we live

Compare and contrast the portrayal of the predicament of the outsider in the texts Othello and Skin. To what extent are the differences between the two texts' treatment of this theme due to their different historical and cultural contexts? Othello and Skin are both excellent examples of how the outsider is topic in which society is intrigued by. Both Sandra and Othello are both victims of their time and geographical setting, as well as being considered different due to their race and achievements

The novel by J.M Coetzee, Disgrace, outlines the shame placed upon a white, middle-class professor who is frowned upon for his sexual activity with a student and in turn, emphasizes a foul image of white men in post-apartheid South Africa.  The topic that has been chosen to discuss, is one that addresses the protagonist 's, David Lurie, understanding of the nature of the conflict to be resolved and the hurdles to be overcome.  Overall, this paper will allow the reader to visualize the way in which

A famous quote by George Orwell states “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear”. Master Harold and the Boys, a play that was originally set in apartheid South Africa, tells us the story of a young white boy (Hally) who felt he was superior over two black men (Sam and Willie) simply because he felt they were servants to his mother, thus they were of no significant in the society at that time. Although the social challenges of writing literatures