INC3701/103/2024
, INC3701/103/2024
Question 1
Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow:
CASE STUDY: Rhulani
I am a sucker for horror and supernatural movies and a fan of metal rock and hip-hop
music.
Being a South African teenager comes with its ups and downs.
Sometimes it becomes a living nightmare because there is not a single day that a person
like me does not face discrimination unless we spend our time indoors. This is because I
was born with a medical condition called albinism. Growing up and now as a teenager I’ve
been called names such as “mlungu”. People also point at me and will say things like I
bath with milk. I once had an emotional breakdown, but through the support of my
parents, I overcame it.
1.1 Challenges faced by individuals with albinism and their impact on daily lives:
Individuals with albinism often face challenges related to vision impairment, sensitivity to
sunlight, and in some cases, skin cancer. Socially, they may encounter discrimination,
bullying, and stigma due to their appearance. These difficulties can lead to low self-
esteem, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, limited access to appropriate healthcare and
educational resources exacerbates their struggles.
1.2 Impact of Rhulani's medical condition on his social life and interactions with peers, and
maintaining a positive outlook:
Rhulani's albinism likely affected his social life by subjecting him to ridicule and
discrimination from peers. Despite this, Rhulani managed to maintain a positive outlook
with the support of his parents and possibly by finding solace in his interests like horror
movies and music. By focusing on supportive relationships and his passions, Rhulani likely
built resilience against negativity and prejudice.
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, INC3701/103/2024
Question 1
Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow:
CASE STUDY: Rhulani
I am a sucker for horror and supernatural movies and a fan of metal rock and hip-hop
music.
Being a South African teenager comes with its ups and downs.
Sometimes it becomes a living nightmare because there is not a single day that a person
like me does not face discrimination unless we spend our time indoors. This is because I
was born with a medical condition called albinism. Growing up and now as a teenager I’ve
been called names such as “mlungu”. People also point at me and will say things like I
bath with milk. I once had an emotional breakdown, but through the support of my
parents, I overcame it.
1.1 Challenges faced by individuals with albinism and their impact on daily lives:
Individuals with albinism often face challenges related to vision impairment, sensitivity to
sunlight, and in some cases, skin cancer. Socially, they may encounter discrimination,
bullying, and stigma due to their appearance. These difficulties can lead to low self-
esteem, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, limited access to appropriate healthcare and
educational resources exacerbates their struggles.
1.2 Impact of Rhulani's medical condition on his social life and interactions with peers, and
maintaining a positive outlook:
Rhulani's albinism likely affected his social life by subjecting him to ridicule and
discrimination from peers. Despite this, Rhulani managed to maintain a positive outlook
with the support of his parents and possibly by finding solace in his interests like horror
movies and music. By focusing on supportive relationships and his passions, Rhulani likely
built resilience against negativity and prejudice.
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