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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"ulwaluko"”.
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Skins, scars, blankets and blood : a pictorial response to the tensions and conflicts that arise from the representation and the practice of Ulwaluko in contemporary South Africa
Ulwaluko (the subject of this study) is a Xhosa male initiation or rite of passage normally marked by elaborate ritual ceremonies and authenticated by circumcision. Human longing for ritual is deep, and in our contemporary culture is often frustrated. As an artist working in such an environment, my …
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From boys to men: exploring black masculinity ideologies about women in South Africa
… rite of passage into manhood known as ulwaluko plays a key role in socialising boys into culturally sanctioned forms of manhood. This rite often reinforces notions of toughness, self-reliance, and leadership, while discouraging emotional vulnerability. Over time, these ideologies shape …
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Ezobudoda (manhood things) a qualitative study of HIV-positive adolescent boys and young mens health practices in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
… of masculinity, including financial achievement, ulwaluko (traditional initiation/circumcision), ‘moral’ behaviour and engaged fatherhood became more important and began to conflict with performances of ‘good’ patienthood. This was most apparent during and following ulwaluko, where societal norms …
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Unsuccessful Xhosa Male Customary Initiation: The Perceptions of Traditionally Circumcised Xhosa Men
… negative perceptions regarding the practice of ulwaluko. Although little research has been conducted on how people perceive this ordeal, botched circumcision processes are viewed taboo and punishable by Xhosa people, and carry with it negative consequences for the young men whose lives are …
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Fatherlessness among young black South African men
… facilitate their transition to manhood (e.g. ulwaluko). A qualitative approach research approach was adopted for this study. Semi-structured interviews (face to face) were used for data collection, and both purposive sampling and snowball sampling methods were used to recruit participants for …
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Reclaiming Table Mountain: Perspectives from Cape Town's Black Township Residents
… to have a piece of Table Mountain rezoned for Ulwaluko (Male Circumcision). This study further found that black township residents of Cape Town must be integrated into the conservation agenda, policy decisions and strategic decisions pertaining to the management of Table Mountain. The …
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Construction of personhood within Xhosa ethnicity: critical perspectives mediating state and community conflict over natural resources
… such as uKuqatywa komntwana, Intonjane, Ulwaluko, ukunikezelwa ko-Mkhontho, and Umcimbi/ Umgidi play a vital role in the construction of personhood among small groups of men, women and teenagers identifying as Xhosa people in the Hobeni Village in the Eastern Cape. The qualitative …