Zulu Culture
Zulu
Amanda McClure
ANT101: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Daniel Diaz Reyes
04/02/2013
Introduction
In my research I will share information on the Zulu Tribe, which is one of South Africa's largest ethnic group population that is estimated about 10-11 million people. The majority of the people live in KwaZulu-Natal Natal Province which is also referred as Zululand. Other Tribes or groups live in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mozambique. The Zulu reside in the rural part of South Africa. This culture of people raise cattle and also grow corn and vegetables such as beans, yams, and millet. Traditional Zulu society has chiefs and a King who represent all the Zulu culture. Today the Zulu traditional structure clashes with the present central and democratic government of South Africa. Men play the dominate role in the Zulu family, the Zulu women are renowned for the bead craft, basket weaving, and pottery, the men are crafted in wood and object made out of animal skin. The Zulu people have faced many wars and conflicts with the government, however since 1994 when Nelson Mandela became president and the end of apartheid, the new South African government has ended many battles with in the last ten years. The Zulu’s economic organization, beliefs and values, and social organization are what make them an emerging agriculturalist.
The primary mode of subsistence can be explained as the major activities that the people of Zulu tribe practice. The Zulu are located or are known to settle in Natal province in the state of South Africa. This province lies between the Indian Ocean and the Drakensberg mountain range to the east and west. The province also stretches from the Swaziland and Mozambique borders in the northern side to the UMzimkhulu River to the southern side. This area is known to be fertile; making it appropriate for agriculture. The geographical climate of the area also favors the aspect of agriculture; which has made it easy for the Zulu people to
Amanda McClure
ANT101: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Daniel Diaz Reyes
04/02/2013
Introduction
In my research I will share information on the Zulu Tribe, which is one of South Africa's largest ethnic group population that is estimated about 10-11 million people. The majority of the people live in KwaZulu-Natal Natal Province which is also referred as Zululand. Other Tribes or groups live in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mozambique. The Zulu reside in the rural part of South Africa. This culture of people raise cattle and also grow corn and vegetables such as beans, yams, and millet. Traditional Zulu society has chiefs and a King who represent all the Zulu culture. Today the Zulu traditional structure clashes with the present central and democratic government of South Africa. Men play the dominate role in the Zulu family, the Zulu women are renowned for the bead craft, basket weaving, and pottery, the men are crafted in wood and object made out of animal skin. The Zulu people have faced many wars and conflicts with the government, however since 1994 when Nelson Mandela became president and the end of apartheid, the new South African government has ended many battles with in the last ten years. The Zulu’s economic organization, beliefs and values, and social organization are what make them an emerging agriculturalist.
The primary mode of subsistence can be explained as the major activities that the people of Zulu tribe practice. The Zulu are located or are known to settle in Natal province in the state of South Africa. This province lies between the Indian Ocean and the Drakensberg mountain range to the east and west. The province also stretches from the Swaziland and Mozambique borders in the northern side to the UMzimkhulu River to the southern side. This area is known to be fertile; making it appropriate for agriculture. The geographical climate of the area also favors the aspect of agriculture; which has made it easy for the Zulu people to