activity 4

in this blog I will explore two teachings or beliefs that are endogenous to my ethic group and have significantly influenced my worldview. growing up in a south African Zulu family, these teachings have shaped my values, perspectives and interaction with others.

Growing up in kzn with my family a teaching I learnt would be ubuntu (humanity and compassion for others) ubuntu is a well-known Zulu proverb and philosophy that states "umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu " which translates to "a person is a person through other people" ubuntu emphasizes the importance of community and the interconnectedness of human beings. this belief has fostered as sense of empathy, compassion and respect for others within ubuntu has taught me that our actions and choices affect those around us and that we must strive to live harmoniously in our communities.

and secondly would be ukukhonza , or a submission to authority, is an important cultural in my Zulu society that promotes respect for authority figures and the need to follow established social hierarchies. This teaching emphasizes the importance of obedience, humility, and defense to those in positions of authority, such as parents, elders, chiefs, or political Leaders. the principle of ukukhonza has influenced my worldview it has shaped my understanding of authority, respect and obedience in various context, such as within my family, school, and community. The teaching of ukukhonza has encouraged individuals to prioritize the well-being of my community and this belief has promoted social cohesion and stability and the preservation of traditional customs and values like in the practice of ukukhonza has demonstrated way such as showing respect to elders through formal greetings and gestures.

  In conclusion, this exploration of cultural teachings has emphasized the value of embracing and understanding our cultural roots while remaining open to learning and growth. as we continue to navigate the complexes of the world these insights guide us in fostering meaningful connections with others and appreciating the beauty of our diverse human experience and promoting mutual respect and understanding.