The Zulu Funeral Rituals- fetal death and the messaging (1’67)

Elvis Nkosi, Social Commentator and Political Analyst explains how in the Zulu society, fetal deaths are not treated the same way as that of a fully grown up child. Such deaths are treated ‘ discreetly’ by the family, as opposed to any other death. 

Gender Roles in Zulu funeral rituals (6’36)

In this podcast Elvis Nkosi observes that: like any other nation, gender roles play a role in the Zulu funeral rituals, in that, when a woman dies, only women will take part in the washing of the body and visa-versa.

Are widows given a fair deal in the Zulu culture? (16’34)

Elvis Nkosi raises a controversial argument regarding the treatment of widows during and immediately after the death of a husband.

The Zulu Funeral Rituals- fetal death and the messaging (1’67) Elvis Nkosi, Social Commentator and Political Analyst explains how in the Zulu society, fetal deaths are not treated the same way as that of a fully grown up child. Such deaths are treated ‘ discreetly’ by the family, as opposed to any other death. Gender Roles in Zulu funeral rituals (6’36) In this podcast Elvis Nkosi observes that: like any other nation, gender roles play a role in the Zulu funeral rituals, in that, when a woman dies, only women will take part in the washing of the body and visa-versa. Are widows given a fair deal in the Zulu culture? (16’34) Elvis Nkosi raises a controversial argument regarding the treatment of widows during and immediately after the death of a husband.

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“Our Heritage is a program that seeks to promote and accommodate the debates regarding the preservation of our rich natural and cultural heritage, which is so often threatened by ignorance or avarice.

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