Spearheading Debate

Culture Wars & Uneasy Truces

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
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Author: Steven C Dubin ISBN: 9781431407392
Publisher: Jacana Media Publication: December 1, 2012
Imprint: Jacana Media Language: English
Author: Steven C Dubin
ISBN: 9781431407392
Publisher: Jacana Media
Publication: December 1, 2012
Imprint: Jacana Media
Language: English

As South Africa’s democracy matures, this book raises pertinent questions: How does the state mediate between traditional tribal authority and constitutional law in matters such as initiation customs or the rights of women, children, and homosexual people? What are the limitations on artistic freedom in a society where sensitivities over colonial- and apartheid-era representations are acute? How does race open up discussions or close down dialogue? and What are the parameters of freedom of speech when minorities fear that hateful language may trigger actual violence against them? Examining disputes over South African art, music, media, editorial cartoons, history, public memory, and a variety of social practices, the culture wars perspective is extended  to new territory in this record, demonstrating its cross-cultural applicability and parsing critical debates within this vibrant society-in-formation.

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As South Africa’s democracy matures, this book raises pertinent questions: How does the state mediate between traditional tribal authority and constitutional law in matters such as initiation customs or the rights of women, children, and homosexual people? What are the limitations on artistic freedom in a society where sensitivities over colonial- and apartheid-era representations are acute? How does race open up discussions or close down dialogue? and What are the parameters of freedom of speech when minorities fear that hateful language may trigger actual violence against them? Examining disputes over South African art, music, media, editorial cartoons, history, public memory, and a variety of social practices, the culture wars perspective is extended  to new territory in this record, demonstrating its cross-cultural applicability and parsing critical debates within this vibrant society-in-formation.

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