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What is the main concern regarding smaller languages like Afrikaans?
Which group is specifically mentioned as promoting the status of the Afrikaans language?
What is the primary aim of the 'Group of 63'?
What demographic does the 'Group of 63' represent in their efforts?
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Which of the following languages is spoken by almost 40 percent of the South African population as their home language?
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What has spurred the formation of groups devoted to promoting Afrikaans?
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Which of the following is NOT a language mentioned as being under threat?
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What perspective does the 'Group of 63' emphasize in their advocacy?
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What is the term used by the Oranians to differentiate themselves from other Afrikaner groups?
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What do the Oranians believe about colored Afrikaners in relation to their identity?
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How do young artists' views of Afrikaner identity differ from those of separatists?
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What do the Oranians associate with their identity in addition to culture?
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What medium is used by many young artists to politicize Afrikaner identity?
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What emotional response do some young Oranians express about colored Afrikaners?
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What do traditional Afrikaner organizations now include that is recognized by the Oranians?
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What aspect of identity do the Oranians emphasize to define the purity of their ranks?
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What was one of the main complaints that led to the idea of a volkstaat among right-wing Afrikaners?
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What percentage of the country was allocated to blacks under the apartheid homeland system?
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What significant policy change did the NP government announce in 1985 regarding citizenship?
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How did some critics propose to alter the original homeland system?
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What was the primary reason the NP government rejected the proposal for a volkstaat?
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What was one of the policies the NP government introduced in their attempt to remain in power?
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What was one of the outcomes for the NP as a result of their failure in policies?
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What was the main organizing principle behind the apartheid system?
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What describes the Afrikaner identity mentioned?
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Who is credited with influencing the author's work?
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What was the significance of the formation of the United Party in 1934?
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Which party was formed by D.F. Malan in reaction to the United Party?
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What is the widely accepted definition of Afrikaners used in the essay?
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What was Pierre Bourdieu's contribution to discussions about identity?
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What challenge is mentioned when discussing groups in South Africa?
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What role did J.B.M. Hertzog play in South African politics?
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What challenge does the ANC government face regarding identity claims?
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How have Presidents Mbeki and Mandela attempted to integrate the Afrikaner community?
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What does Mbeki's statement about Afrikaners being Africans imply?
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What risk do Afrikaners face in the context of nation-building?
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According to the content, what is the relationship between universalism and particularism in the context of national identity?
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What term does Erving Goffman use to describe the stigma associated with being Afrikaner?
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What is the primary goal of the ANC in relation to identity claims?
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What negative label is often applied to the Afrikaner community?
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