Prejudice_and_Discrimination_in_South_Africa

Week 2 Assignment: Prejudice and Discrimination in South Africa Deborah Frederick SOC/120 July 15, 2012 Judith Levin Week 2 Assignment: Prejudice and Discrimination in South Africa South Africa is mostly comprised of Ethnic Africans, which makes up makeup 79% of the total population, of these the Zulu and Xhosa make up the two largest groups. The other 21% of the population are split up as follows: Whites 9.6% (Dutch and English), mixed ancestary 9%, Asians 2% (Indians and Malaysians), and the other .4% of the population is undocumented. Forth percent of the South African population live in rural areas. There are 11 official languages of South Africa: English, Zulu, Venda, Tswana, Xhosa, Pedi, Tsonga, Swazi, Bdebele, Afrikaans, Sotho. All of these languages are considered Bantu. Many South Africans speak English as a second language. (“South Africa: ETHNIC groups MEDICAL care POLITICAL parties VITAL statistics,” 1999).  A strong academic paragraph must have five to seven sentences. You need an introductory sentence, three detail sentences and a strong conclusion/transition sentence. Sixty-eight percent of the religious groups are considered Christians. These religious groups break down into the Luthern, Dutch Reform, Catholic, and Anglican denominations. Education in South Africa has come a long way since the fall of the apartheid. Education is mandatory for 10 years beginning at the age of 7-years-old and can be in any of the country’s languages. (Aliprandini, 2011).  Private schools are available if one is able to afford it. This paragraph requires stronger development. While health care has improved in South Africa, there are still many illnesses that are predominant in the poorer classes of the ethnic African, in these classes infant mortality is still high and life expectancy is low. Many of the illnesses that affect the lower classes are malaria, measles, TB, and HIV/AIDS. There are more than 20,000 plants that have been identified in South Africa and there is only 1% of forest area in the total region. There are also many different species of wildlife that exist in South Africa: of these are the elephants, baboons, monkeys, lions, zebras, and the white rhinocerous, just to name a few. The economy of South Africa still has a long way to go and still has many problems to tend to. The unemployment rate is 23.3% and the average income is $10,700 USD per year. Only 12% of land is farmable and the major crops are wheat, corn, vegetables, citrus fruits, and grapes. South Africa was divided into four racial categories: Africans, Whites, Coloreds, and Asians, up until 1991 and still think of themselves that way even today. The ethnic groups are broken down as suck; Whites 14%, Coloreds 9%, Asians 2%, and Africans 75%. Even though the schools are now desegregated in South Africa, restructuring of the school system still has a long way to go. The distinction between race and ethnicity has been a common debate among many different people and cultures however, they are defined as such: race is defined as a group of people based on their geographic history, nationality, or history that they have in common. Ethnicity is defined as a group of people who have a common culture, religion, linguistic, or territorial traits, physical or genetic traits. The apartheid laws were introduced in 1948 which allowed racial discrimination to be legal. This affected the South Africans in that Whites and non-Whites could not inter-marry. The African National Congress and the Pan-African Congress fought apartheid through guerilla warfare and sabotage after being forced underground in the early 1960’s.  (Kruger, 2012).  The Population Registration Act was induced into law in 1950 thereby making it mandatory for all residents of South Africa to be racially classified. The original intention of the apartheid was for the Whites to maintain domination. (Seekings, 2008).  Some of the effects of discrimination can be seen in residential areas where there has been little or no racial integration. The only real form of inter-racial interaction comes in the form of schools for middle-class children. The situation in South Africa, the apartheid, and the down fall of the apartheid has caused many people to change their cultures and their way of living, leading to a new culture of people that changes with every passing day. Despite all of the prejudice and discrimination that this country has had to tolerate over the decades there are many wonderful tourism sites to see and places to experience what one cannot in any other country. The top 8 sites to visit and experience are: 1. The Num-Num Trail 2. Kurisa Moya Nature Lodge 3. Grape-Escapes in the Winelands 4. Soweto Township Tours 5. The Wild Coast in South Africa 6. The Blyde River Canyon Reserve 7. African-inspired Treatments 8. Traditional African Food Please remember to include in-text citations in your writing. The Num-Num Trail was designed by South African trail experts in 2010 and is rapidly becoming a great spot to visit for both locals and international hikers. This trail is a 5 day journey that is 36.5km or 22.63 miles, approximately. During this 5 day journey one experience various landscapes such as gorges, mountains, streams, grasslands, waterfalls, and indigenous forest. Camping consist of indoor and outdoor braai or grilling areas, hot water, and shared ablutions or washing facilities. During this hike you travel the Bladdernut Trail, Milkplum Path, Pom-Pom Way, then back to Pongola Express Camp to pick up your vehicle and be on your way to the next great adventure of Kurisa Moya Nature Lodge. Hainertsburg, which is located in the Magoebakloof region, features the Kurisa Moya Nature Lodge. This lodge, also known as “The Garden of Eden”, is the place to visit for business men and women or anyone else who needs to de-stress. This lodge is situated on the Drakensberg escarpment and features views of the Lowveld and other areas. Once one has had the opportunity to de-stress and get back to basics it is off to the Grape-escapes in the Winelands. This adventure offers hands-on entertainment, or should I say feet-on entertainment. Tourists are encouraged to roll up their trouser legs and go grape stomping to their hearts content. Grape-escapes also offers horseback riding to the Breede River or one can ride to the highest point that overlooks the Robertson Valley. It also offers tractor rides for the children and a place to create your own verjuice and vinegar and spitbraai (barbeque). After barbequing and relaxing, the next place to visit would be the Soweto Township Tour. This tour is specifically set up to allow tourists to experience the South African struggle for freedom. This tour explains the history of the South African struggles, the vibrant social scene, and the exciting nightlife, after which it is off to the next adventure of the Wild Coast in South Africa. The Wild Coast stretches from the Mtamuwna River to the Great Kei River. This area is most known for its’ Ancient forests that features cycads, yellowwood trees, bird and animal life. After exploring the Wild Coast it is off to the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve. The nature reserve features 2,500m of red sandstone and geological sites. This canyon is the 3rd largest on Earth. Once through exploring the many different places it is time to relax at one of the African-inspired treatment spas. The top three treatment spas are the Falaza, the Fordoun, and the Manguanani. These spas feature more than `120 healing plants, therapy rooms, consulting rooms, massage rooms, and Body Exfoliation. Now that one is relaxed and well pamplered it is off to experience the delicious traditional African foods. Traditional African food is prepared over an open fire or inside a three-legged pot. Most traditional African meals feature meat, a starch, which can be potatoes or rice, and vegetables, which include but are not limited to beetroot, carrots, cabbage, or pumpkin. South African dishes typically include morogo, chakalaka, tripe, and amadumbe. These are just a few of the many attractions that exist in South Africa and a must see for those able to visit this beautiful country. References Please review the APA Sample Paper for the correct APA format for a reference page. I am not quite sure why you have switched font size, color, and style here. Aliprandini, M. (2011). South Africa. Our World: South Africa, (), p.1-6, 6p. Retrieved from http://ehis.ebscohost.com/eds/detail'sid=e914ce5b-7c1a-4e8c-8875-677a20b8b905%40sessionmgr113&vid=3&hid=115&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmU%3d#db=f5h&AN=17612108 * Kruger, A. (2012). Translation, self-translation and apartheid-imposed conflict.. Joutnsl of Language & Politics, 11(Issue 2), p273-292. * Seekings, J. (2008, January). The continuing salience of race: Discrimination and diversity in South Africa. Journal of Contemporary African Studies, 26(Issue 1), p1-25,25. Retrieved from http://ehis.ebscohost.com/eds/detail'sid=8fde9cda-3417-4a38-95e4-395b827956b4%40sessionmgr113&vid=4&hid=102&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmU%3d#db=a9h&AN=28865209 * South Africa: ETHNIC groups MEDICAL care POLITICAL parties VITAL statistics. (1999, October). South Africa. Background Notes on Countries of the World 2003, 10495517, Oct99 Honduras, (), p1, p15. Retrieved from http://ehis.ebscohost.com/eds/detail'sid=63beee78-0197-490c-aaad-89ef5ac6feb7%40sessionmgr115&vid=3&hid=23&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmU%3d#db=f5h&AN=2501537 Written Assignment Grading Form for Prejudice and Discrimination Article, Week Two Content / Development 70 Points | Points Earned 66/70 | | Additional Comments: | All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. * The paper is 1,050 to 1,750 words in length. * The cultures, races, and ethnicities of the student’s chosen country are described. * The student differentiates between race and ethnicity. * The student provides examples of discrimination in his or her chosen country and explains why the discrimination exists. * The student cites ways the discrimination has affected the people of his or her chosen country and describes conditions that resulted from the discrimination. | 8 out of 10The word total for this paper represents the minimum required. You described and differentiated between and provided examples of the culture, race, and ethnicity. You provided examples of discrimination, why this discrimination existed and cited ways and conditions discrimination has affected these people. Well done! | The content is comprehensive and accurate. | 10 out of 10Your content was comprehensive and accurate. I would have liked to have seen referenced sources to support your writing. | The paper develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience. * If the student chose a country that is not from the list in the syllabus, the student will need to submit a request to research another country by Day 4. | 10 out of 10A central theme or idea was presented. | The paper links content to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice and uses the vocabulary of the industry correctly. | 10 out of 10You linked the content of your paper to relevant examples of current experience and industry practice. Appropriate vocabulary of the industry was correctly included. | Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically. * 3 to 5 sources are cited from either the Online Library or the Web sites from the Recommended Web Sites list in the syllabus. (At least two sources are from the Online Library.) * If the student uses sources other than the Online Library or the Recommended Web sites list in the syllabus, he or she will need to obtain approval from the instructor before conducting the research. | 8 out of 10You do present examples in your paper but needed to explain them in greater depth, including specific referenced details. Three to five sources are cited from either the Online Library or the Web sites from the Recommended Web Sites list in the syllabus. | The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. | 10 out of 10Your introduction provided a general sufficient background and previewed the major points required. | The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points. | 10 out of 10This is one of your finer paragraphs. You included a summation of the important points in your essay. | Readability and Style 15 Points | Points Earned11/15 | | Additional Comments: | Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper. | 1 out of 3At times I did not sense a flow between paragraphs. You included a conclusion sentence that was not strong in transition. | The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. | 3 out of 3 | Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. | 3 out of 3Your sentences were complete, clear and concise. Well done! | Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences. | 3 out of 3Sentence structure was mostly effective. | Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. | 1 out of 3Please review your sentence transition. Your sentences at times do not flow from one to another. | Mechanics 15 Points | Points Earned 13/15 | | Additional Comments: | The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follows APA formatting guidelines. | 2 out of 3Please make sure you include a title and reference page as explained in the Writing Style Handbook. | Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines. | 2 out of 3Return to your essay and insert additional citations where needed following APA guidelines. | The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space. | 1 out of 3Please remember to include headings throughout your writing. | Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. | 3 out of 3Please return to your paper and review comments. | Spelling is correct. | 3 out of 3Few errors noted. | Total 100 Points: 2 days late – 20 points | Points Earned 70/100 | Overall Comments:Deborah - You have written an essay which accurately compared and contrasted the cultures, races and ethnicities of your chosen country. You somewhat formatted your essay in accordance with APA guidelines. You provided examples of discrimination and included ways in which discrimination has affected the lives and the conditions of the people in your selected country. I would have liked to have seen additional personal reflection included in your assignment response. Issues of prejudice and discrimination often permeate all levels of social interaction throughout the world. In the future, it is hoped that prejudice and discrimination will be curbed by the increased contact between people from different divergent groups allowing changes in behavior and attitudes. Good! |