concept   selfies
culture   South Africa
statement   In South Africa, selfies are taken for self-affirmation but are not generally shared publicly due to cultural norms.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 selfie culture South Africa Referred to as a form of self-affirmation and a way to engage in visual storytelling in modern society 1
2 selfie-taking South Africa Viewed as an expression of self-importance and vanity, less common in traditional settings 1
3 selfies South Africa While selfies are taken, there is a more reserved approach to sharing them on public platforms due to privacy and cultural norms 1