South Africa’s Gen Z is currently navigating a dynamic landscape of social, cultural, and political change, balancing issues of identity, belonging, and connecting in a diverse world. Their intercultural experiences are shaped by their personal journeys, anchored in their socio-cultural backgrounds, influenced by a society that is rapidly evolving.
Intercultural Autoethnographies brings together 20 personal narratives, each offering a deep exploration into the intercultural voyages of young South Africans. These positive autoethnographies delve into individual ways to traverse diversity and cultural differences and show the complexities of the transforming Post-Apartheid society. The stories offer a snapshot of Gen Z forging connections and negotiating cultural boundaries with hope and resilience.
Offering novel perspectives, Intercultural Autoethnographies provides a window into contemporary South Africa and is essential for scholars, students, and practitioners interested in intercultural communication, positive autoethnography, narrative approaches, African studies, and youth culture. Readers will be thrilled by engaging with these future voices and develop a new understanding of cultural diversity through the eyes of Gen Z in the complex South African society.
Intercultural Autoethnographies brings together 20 personal narratives, offering a deep exploration into the intercultural voyages of young South Africans. These positive autoethnographies delve into ways to traverse diversity and cultural differences and show the complexities of the transforming Post-Apartheid society.
