Answer to Question #234788 in English for Homie

Question

Look at two different aspects of politeness such as ukuhlonipha kwabafazi (respect for women) or ukuhlonipha abaphansi (respect for the ancestors) and /or ukuhlonipha amasiko (respecting cultural practice) that you have come across that is different and /or similar to your culture /or belief.

Answer 1

Aspects of Politeness

‘Ukuhlonipha Kwabafazi’

The current Constitution for South Africa has a significant background that offers certain rights (gender, cultural, linguistic, and religion) for each citizen in the country. However, despite the law's commitment to equality to gender, multiple rural Zulu communities are still largely male-controlled. Customary 'ukuhlonipha' or 'hlonipha' (respect) for women and traditional interpretations of politeness in Zulu culture may be crucial since it can disadvantage women in several ways in their day-to-day lives. Hlonipha, in some definitions, can be used to mean a system for Zulu women (married) maintained to portray respect towards men (particularly relatives by marriage). Currently, numerous rural Zulu societies observe a primordially perceived patriarchal culture system that entails women's disempowerment.

‘Ukuhlonipha Amasiko’

Zulu culture has a traditional generic philosophy termed 'ukuhlonipha amasiko,' which can describe Zulu culture's promotion and respect loosely. Respect (ukuhlonipha) in Zulu traditions is believed to yield peace in the family composition and the general society if practiced efficiently across entire communities. The practice and promotion of cultural practices in Zulu traditions are performed by traditional healers in traditional ceremonies during meetings consultations and may sometimes seem like a mystery to outsiders.