1 Multicultural society
Cultural diversity
Musicians are inspired by the country's cultural diversity.
People from a wide variety of backgrounds
Cultural differences
(People in a multicultural society) have different beliefs and values
Are exposed to different cultures and lifestyles
Ethnic food/ clothing
Different customs and traditions
Attract many tourists
2 Build understanding and trust
Live in harmony with each other
South Africa's different cultural groups usually live in harmony with each other.
Have equal educational and employment opportunities
Contrast:
(Cultural differences) cause barriers to communication
Cause misunderstanding
3 Discrimination at school or in the workplace
Are treated unfairly
Cause tensions and conflicts
Contrast:
(Company/ enterprise) employ a culturally-diverse workforce
A culturally-diverse workforce is more productive.
Workforce: a well-educated/ healthy/ competitive workforce
Have more creative ideas
4 New immigrants
Feel lonely and isolated
Cannot speak the local language well
Are paid lower wages
Contrast:
Provide them with free integration courses
Help them develop a sense of belonging
Help them integrate into society
5 Cultural heritage
Historic sites
Traditional customs
Customs and traditions
Traditional moral values
Children should be taught to respect traditional moral values.
Rules of etiquette
Traditional music
Form part of our cultural identity
Contrast:
Feel disconnected from their cultural heritage
(Other cultures)Erode their sense of cultural identity
6 Traditional virtues
Traditional virtues
The traditional virtues of fair play and loyalty are disappearing from professional sport.
Hard work
Have respect for their elders
They have no idea of right and wrong and have no respect for their elders.
Sincerity and kindness
Honesty and integrity
Patience and self-control
Frugality and moderation
Good family relationships
A strong commitment to family and work
A strong sense of what is right and wrong
A sense of responsibility towards their community/ school/ country/ own safety
Live in harmony with nature
Contrast:
Follow rules without questioning them
7 (Teenagers today) Are more independent
Are more innovative
Are open-minded and creative
Are exposed to many new ideas
Have the courage to challenge old ideas
Will compete for jobs in a global market
Are more likely to accept different views and lifestyles
8 Traditional lifestyles/ ways of life
Threaten traditional lifestyles
A changing climate and developing industry threaten traditional lifestyles.
Mass-produced products
Keep traditions alive
Hand-made goods
9 Historical events
Historical figures
Historical periods
Connect us to the past
Give us a collective memory
Form part of our cultural identity
Is a rich source of inspiration for artists
Wars and conflicts in history
Help today's leaders avoid the same mistakes
Help them make better plans and decisions
Promote international peace and understanding
Help people understand and solve social problems
Contrast:
(People know little about history)Feel disconnected from their heritage
10 Study history
World history
National history
Local history
Political history
Social history
Art history
(History class) is informative and interesting
Improve students' analytical skills
Sharpen their critical-thinking skills
Develop moral judgement
Help them better understand social change
Gain a better understanding of their culture
Famous historical quotes
Draw inspiration from history
Contrast:
Historians
Have different values
Tend to have different views on the same event
(History books) may contain bias
May be misleading
