Religion is still a large driving force behind the manner in which people live today.
Religion, especially the predominant practices that date back to our ancestors, is a
driving force behind culture. It creates traditions that have been passed onto us
consciously and subconsciously. Norms such as customs, rituals, routines and patterns
are subconsciously inherited, contributing to the culture of a community. Together,
religion and tradition influence and provide a base for culture. These two factors, when
combined, create a structure in our lives which contributes towards finding meaning
within our lives. A society with a strong sense of belonging has an affirmed identity in
the urban environment, contributing to the sense of place found in the urban fabric by
attaching meaning and memory. Thus an environment is created that combats the rapid
pace movement of globalization. / Thesis (M.Arch.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2011.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ukzn/oai:http://researchspace.ukzn.ac.za:10413/7970 |
| Date | January 2011 |
| Creators | Gopidayal, Nirupa. |
| Contributors | Yavo, Phillipe. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | en_ZA |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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