Browsing by Author "Xulu, Smangele Clerah Buyisiwe"

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    Gender, tradition and change : the role of rural women in the commoditization of Zulu culture at selected tourist attractions in Zululand
    (2005) Xulu, Smangele Clerah Buyisiwe; Mathenjwa, L.F.
    The commoditization of Zulu culture has become commonplace in the tourism industry in South Africa. Zulu culture and cultural products like music; dance, crafts, landscapes and others are often packaged and consumed in the tourism attractions in Zululand and elsewhere. This thesis examines culture and gender issues related to the commoditization process of Zulu culture and cultural products. Focusing on specific case studies in selected tourist attractions in Zululand, the thesis concludes that rural Zulu women play minor roles as dancers, crafters, cooks, and waiters in the tourist attractions in Zululand. Their junior roles make them to play no role in decision making, neither do they own any assets in their work places, and may not, therefore, influence the commoditization and product authentication process of their own culture.