Khama has the right to decide whether to get married
Friday, July 06, 2007
Many of the writers, whether or not they think Khama ought to marry before he ascends to the Presidency, seem to be firmly located within the functionalist and patriarchal perspectives, which they seem to regard as unproblematic, God-given and therefore generaliseable to everyone. This kind of thinking unfortunately fails to take account of the political issues of diversity and difference in society.
In this response, my position is premised on questioning and challenging dominant assumptions and discourses. This problematising stance seeks to uncover regressive tendencies in these discourses. This stance also subscribes to a political philosophy that, among others, denounces any form of institutionalised discrimination, marginalisation and oppression of any group in society. It also denounces selective application of issues of morality and human rights.
This call is both timely and crucial, as it reflects a growing need for unity and collaboration amongst media bodies to address pressing issues facing the nation.The theme of this year’s Press Freedom Day, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” resonates deeply with Batswana, particularly in light of the ongoing human and wildlife conflict. Botswana’s rich wildlife population is not only a national...