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Why do many people find other cultures threatening in South Africa?
Why do many people find other cultures threatening in South Africa?
Because culture is closely associated with race and people tend to stick to their own cultures.
According to social anthropologist Sally Frankental, what is the issue with conflating race and culture?
According to social anthropologist Sally Frankental, what is the issue with conflating race and culture?
Race is bio-genetic while culture is learned, so conflating them leads to misunderstanding.
How does little Kayleigh Greaves view race, skin color, and cultural differences?
How does little Kayleigh Greaves view race, skin color, and cultural differences?
She finds them insignificant in her life, focusing instead on the importance of family.
What did the articles in 'Undressing Durban' suggest about people's engagement with other cultures?
What did the articles in 'Undressing Durban' suggest about people's engagement with other cultures?
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How might a better understanding of others' ways of being and doing improve relationships?
How might a better understanding of others' ways of being and doing improve relationships?
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What is emphasized by Maturana and Varela regarding human acts?
What is emphasized by Maturana and Varela regarding human acts?
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How do reciprocal interactions contribute to the coordination of human actions?
How do reciprocal interactions contribute to the coordination of human actions?
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What does Efran's citation of Anaïs Nin suggest about human perception?
What does Efran's citation of Anaïs Nin suggest about human perception?
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What role does language play in coordinating behavior according to the text?
What role does language play in coordinating behavior according to the text?
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How do humans engage in recurrent interactions according to the text?
How do humans engage in recurrent interactions according to the text?
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What domain are humans said to live in due to semantic interactions?
What domain are humans said to live in due to semantic interactions?
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What is the significance of the recursive ability mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the recursive ability mentioned in the text?
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How does language contribute to human interaction according to the text?
How does language contribute to human interaction according to the text?
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What is the implication of viewing cultures through cognitive filters and questioning methods, as per the text?
What is the implication of viewing cultures through cognitive filters and questioning methods, as per the text?
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