Answer to Question #223488 in English for BUBU

Question

The key elements of a pluralistic society are decentralization and diversity of power. Using what you know about the South African society, do you consider it to be a pluralistic society? Why or why not

Answer 1

South Africa is a pluralistic society comprising different social groups and systems of personal law and cultural or religious beliefs, all of which are constitutionally protected against any form of unfair discrimination. This is evident specifically through the recent developments in South African law concerning the legal recognition of African Customary marriages and aspects of Hindu and Muslim religious marriages.