Answer to Question #215279 in Psychology for Nqoqo

Question

does this picture and statement, “In Africa, old people are not kept in nursing homes, they stay home and teach their grandchildren the ways of life” reflect modern practice of Ubuntu and community living?

Answer 1

Yes, the statement and picture reflect the modern practice of Ubuntu and community living. Ubuntu entails a set of interlinked perspectives that instill the spirit of togetherness among various African cultures. Thus, Africa was rejuvenated via Ubuntu by the revolution of African nations by modernity. The Ubuntu practice fosters the acceptance of old age as a social class practiced in relation to other generations, more so to youths.