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Research outputs: CULTURAL CONDITIONS
2014 Contemporary functions of ilobolo (bridewealth) in urban South Afrian Zulu society
The functions and meanings of bridewealth in African societies have been analysed extensively in anthropological and historical studies. Alt...
2012 Cultural practices and political changes in the South: the role of intellectuals and artists
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Download this report2012 'God is my forest': Xhosa cultural values provide untapped opportunities for conservation
In South Africa conservation is still largely framed in terms of Western scientific values, with a focus on material benefits to local commu...
2011 Differences between tight and loose cultures: a 33-nation study
With data from 33 nations, we illustrate the differences between cultures that are tight (have many strong norms and a low tolerance of devi...