CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2017
| Author | Mapena, Tokelo Christina |
|---|---|
| Title | Heritage Policies and Minority Cultures in Lesotho: The Case of Baphuthi Living Heritage |
| Summary | This research provides a historical narrative behind nation building and colonialism as sources of the current state of imbalances in Lesotho. It uses historical narratives as a tool to understand the existence of cultural diversity in the country. It challenges the narratives that regard Lesotho as a culturally homogenous country and iron out the existence of cultural diversity. In order to back up my arguments I provide the case of Baphuthi, a small ethnic group that is found in the South-East of Lesotho. It also provides a panoramic view of the cultural policies of Lesotho and cultural diversity and how the two conventionally address the issue of excluded minorities. It explores theories of multiculturalism as a mechanism that was adopted by countries to develop more informed policies that caters for cultural diversity. I use Australia and South Africa as case studies to understand their voyages in trying to create a conducive environment between different cultures who reside in the same community. It gives a series of solutions in a form of policy recommendation that can be used to contribute in developing informed policies where ethnic minorities will be able to participate and benefit from those policies. |
| Supervisor | Professor Kowalski, Alexandra |
| Department | Medieval Studies MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2017/mapena_tokelo.pdf |
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