Includes bibliographical references (p. 292-329) and index.
Contents:
How do you sing "Happy Birthday" to a king? -- The battle within without and beyond: culture wars in a globalised perspective -- Lost in translation: whats in a song? -- Strange brew: stirring colonialism, apartheid and tradition together in the same pot -- Culture club: moffies, baboons and natives -- The sounds of silence: media rights and wrongs -- Shame and disgrace: the arts, their publics and would-be censors -- Searching for a hero: reviving the vanquished -- Rainbow's end?: yellow is the new black.
Summary:
"As South Africa's democracy matures, this book raises pertinent questions: How does the state mediate between traditional tribal authority and constitutional law in matters such as initiation customs or the rights of women, children, and homosexual people? What are the limitations on artistic freedom in a society where sensitivities over colonial- and apartheid-era representations are acute? How does race open up discussions or close down dialogue? and What are the parameters of freedom of speech when minorities fear that hateful language may trigger actual violence against them? And do legacies of oppression generate exclusive insights and grant special rights? Examining disputes over South African art, music, media, editorial cartoons, history, public memory, and a variety of social practices, Spearheading Debate extends the culture-wars perspective to new territory, demonstrates its cross-cultural applicability, and parses critical debates within this vibrant society in formation."--Publisher's website.
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