World Heritage, tourism development, and identity politics at the Tsodilo Hills

UNESCO World Heritage status significantly influences local communities, particularly through the culturally commodifying effects of tourism. While prior research has largely focused on conservation and management aspects, this study highlights the role of identity politics in shaping social dynamics around Tsodilo Hills. It reveals how tourism, often accompanying World Heritage designation, can alter ethnic and gender identities within nearby communities.

(Ed.). (2016). World Heritage, tourism development, and identity politics at the Tsodilo Hills. World Heritage Sites and Tourism, 91–107. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315546322-14