Sub-Saharan Africa has a rich diversity of indigenous knowledge systems that have developed over centuries. These knowledge systems are deeply rooted in communitarianism and diverse traditional practices and social norms. Communitarian shared experiences are at the center of the core ethics of Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a Nguni Bantu term meaning "humanity." It is often translated as "I am because we are," emphasizing the interconnectedness of all people and the importance of community, compassion, respect, and mutual care. In Sub-Saharan Africa, Ubuntu is crucial to social cohesion and community harmony. However, gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant issue, and the principles of Ubuntu can be pivotal in addressing and mitigating such violence. For these reasons, attention goes into unpacking the perceptions, understanding, and lived experiences of local people regarding GBV. Understanding the surge of GBV in the region requires attention to the perceptions and experiences of local people – community elders and members since they are (co)construction of knowledge produced in scientific studies. The African research paradigm requires researchers to immerse themselves in multiple realities of African people, by paying attention to the language, traditional thoughts and practices, shared life stories, songs and African proverbs. Social scientists should promote the notion of research to be carried out in respectful, ethical ways, which are useful and beneficial to the people."

Question

Ubuntu place emphasis on .

a.
interconnectedness of people and compassion of people.

b.
social cohesion and community harmony.

c.
A and B.

Answer 1

c. A and B.