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Analysis of a social situation in modern Zululand

Bantu studies14 • Published In 1940 • Pages: 1-30, 147-174

By: Gluckman, Max.

Abstract
This source contains a sociological analysis of the social organization of KwaZulu-Natal as a single system composed of two 'color groups' each of which is internally subdivided. Gluckman attempts to show how the systematic interrelationships create conflict as well as cooperation among social groups, leading to both change and stability in the social system. Basically the article is concerned with theoretical issues and such data as are presented are chosen to illustrate the argument. The data are largely confined to a micro-description of two brief events involving interaction between Zulus and Europeans.
Subjects
Public welfare
Acculturation and culture contact
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Chief executive
Provinces
Cultural participation
Territorial hierarchy
culture
Zulu
HRAF PubDate
2005
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Southern Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnographer
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Eleanor C. Swanson ; 1979
Field Date
1936-1938
Coverage Date
1700s-1938
Coverage Place
Districts of Nongoma, Mahlabatini, Hlabisa, Ubombo, Ingwayuma, Ngotshe, and Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Notes
Max Gluckman
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
35011239
LCSH
Zulu (African people)