GEOG 341 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Arab Culture, Sub-Saharan Africa, Official Language
22 Mar 2018
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Lasting effect of colonialism country boundaries made by europe in berlin conference, 1884, and superimposed on existing native structure of lineage and clan groups, city-states and kingdoms, and different religious groups. Most present-day boundaries are artificial and create conflicts. Modernization and cultural conflict between traditional (african) and modern (western) values. Nepotism, bribery, and corruption are major causes of ethnic and cultural conflict. Partly from clash of traditional versus modern ethics values. In many traditional african societies, wealthier kinsmen are obligated to help poorer kinsmen and help obtain positions for younger or less-well-placed kin. In many modern societies, meritocracy jobs go to most qualified person. Traditional value of reciprocity: dignity requires beneficiary of a favor gives something in return: traditional to give a favor to someone anticipating a favor at a later date. Stealing government funds (another colonialism effect: colonial powers lacked legitimacy, no respect for colonial government property.
