Should Xhosa male initiation be abolished?
Should Xhosa male initiation be abolished?
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DOI：
10.1177/1367877911405755
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发表时间：
2011-11-01
影响因子：
2.1
通讯作者：
Ntombana, Luvuyo
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作者：
Ntombana, Luvuyo
科萨男性启蒙实践，因为它被认为是在过去，讨论的重点是它对发起人的影响，其贡献的道德维护的价值观和它的作用，促进'ubuntu'的价值观。目前的情况下，周围的启动实践也进行了评估。教会和其他领导人呼吁废除这种做法的呼声得到了承认。提交人声称，由于这一习俗对科萨文化的重要性，要求废除这一习俗不是解决办法。建议重新定义这种做法，以更好地应对南非道德复兴的更广泛挑战。
The Xhosa male initiation practice, as it was viewed in the past, is discussed by focusing on its impact upon the initiates, its contribution to the moral upholding of values and its role in promoting the values of 'ubuntu'. The present circumstances surrounding the initiation practice are also evaluated. The outcry of Church and other leaders, who are calling for the practice to be abolished, is recognized. The author asserts that, because of the importance of this practice to Xhosa culture, calling for its abolition is not a solution. It is suggested that the practice rather be redefined to better contribute to the broader challenges of moral regeneration in South Africa.