TY - JOUR
T1 - Interrogating myths surrounding sex education in Zimbabwean schools
T2 - Lessons to be learned from Ndebele traditional literature/oral traditions
AU - Bhebhe, Sindiso
N1 - Includes bibliographical references
PY - 2018/10
Y1 - 2018/10
N2 - Sex education is one of the most divisive aspects of the school curriculum in Zimbabwe. It is shrouded in myths and controversies—with some parents, culturists and religious groups asserting that it can contribute to immorality among learners. Others even go to an extent of claiming that sex education in primary and secondary schools should not be allowed as culturally it is a taboo to discuss issues of sex with teenagers. However, an analysis of traditional Ndebele literature seems to tell a different story. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to deliberate on these so-called taboos and claims, and to establish where the Ndebele culture stands with regards to sex education. The article critiques the Ndebele traditional literature/oral traditions, which boasts riddles, folktales, proverbs and wise sayings and even praise poetry, which are so rich in sex education.
AB - Sex education is one of the most divisive aspects of the school curriculum in Zimbabwe. It is shrouded in myths and controversies—with some parents, culturists and religious groups asserting that it can contribute to immorality among learners. Others even go to an extent of claiming that sex education in primary and secondary schools should not be allowed as culturally it is a taboo to discuss issues of sex with teenagers. However, an analysis of traditional Ndebele literature seems to tell a different story. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to deliberate on these so-called taboos and claims, and to establish where the Ndebele culture stands with regards to sex education. The article critiques the Ndebele traditional literature/oral traditions, which boasts riddles, folktales, proverbs and wise sayings and even praise poetry, which are so rich in sex education.
KW - Folktales
KW - Ndebele oral traditions
KW - Ndebele praise poetry
KW - Proverbs
KW - Riddles
KW - Sex education
UR - https://www.mendeley.com/catalogue/f4582861-84b5-3ef4-95e0-c8c3d6a1370c/
U2 - 10.25159/2309-5792/3322
DO - 10.25159/2309-5792/3322
M3 - Article
SN - 2309-5792
VL - 6
SP - 1
EP - 18
JO - Oral History Journal of South Africa
JF - Oral History Journal of South Africa
IS - 1
ER -