Articles related to "Colonialism"
Devil on the Cross
Written on toilet paper while its author was detained in prison, Devil on the Cross is a searing indictment of Kenyan politics and society.
• devil on the cross • ngugi wa thiong'o • african literature • kenyan literature • ngugi's devil on the cross
Written on toilet paper while its author was detained in prison, Devil on the Cross is a searing indictment of Kenyan politics and society.
• devil on the cross • ngugi wa thiong'o • african literature • kenyan literature • ngugi's devil on the cross
An Obsession with Lumumba
Film-maker Raoul Peck has created two films about Patrice Lumumba, the Congolese Prime Minister assassinated on January 18, 1961. In this article, I explore not only the history of Lumumba but also why, as artists and historians, we find ourselves obsessing over certain historical figures and events.
• patrice lumumba • raoul peck • film • african film • lumumba
Film-maker Raoul Peck has created two films about Patrice Lumumba, the Congolese Prime Minister assassinated on January 18, 1961. In this article, I explore not only the history of Lumumba but also why, as artists and historians, we find ourselves obsessing over certain historical figures and events.
• patrice lumumba • raoul peck • film • african film • lumumba
Reconciliation and Colonialism
Excerpts from an open letter to the Australian Prime Minister by Gungalidda Elder Wadjularbinna Nulyarimma in 2005, on the realities of reconciliation.
• aboriginal reconciliation • reconciliation australia • aboriginal spirituality • aboriginal law • atlantic charter
Excerpts from an open letter to the Australian Prime Minister by Gungalidda Elder Wadjularbinna Nulyarimma in 2005, on the realities of reconciliation.
• aboriginal reconciliation • reconciliation australia • aboriginal spirituality • aboriginal law • atlantic charter
Cold War Colonialism: A Case Study
The sometimes sordid story of American intervention in Guatemala.
• guatemala • cia • arbenz • neo-colonialism • united fruit
The sometimes sordid story of American intervention in Guatemala.
• guatemala • cia • arbenz • neo-colonialism • united fruit
Insanity and Resistance to Colonialism
This article describes colonial perceptions of Africans' madness and resistance to colonial rule, which was frequently seen as pathological by colonial psychiatrists and officials.
• madness • insanity • mental illness • schizophrenia • manic
This article describes colonial perceptions of Africans' madness and resistance to colonial rule, which was frequently seen as pathological by colonial psychiatrists and officials.
• madness • insanity • mental illness • schizophrenia • manic
Shell Nigeria: Colonialism Continues
A short analysis of Shell's role in propping up Nigeria's military dictatorship.
• africa • oil • shell • ken saro wiwa
A short analysis of Shell's role in propping up Nigeria's military dictatorship.
• africa • oil • shell • ken saro wiwa
Causes for Conflict in Nigeria
The creation of the country called Nigeria by Britain in 1914 has led to over forty years of conflict and bloodshed. What are the core causes of these ethnic disputes?
• nigeria • british colonialism • biafran war • ethnic conflict • africa
The creation of the country called Nigeria by Britain in 1914 has led to over forty years of conflict and bloodshed. What are the core causes of these ethnic disputes?
• nigeria • british colonialism • biafran war • ethnic conflict • africa
Marxism vs Native Rights
"Good Guys" part one. In the complex domain of Aboriginal rights, marxists sometimes find themselves working for the enemy.
• marxist activism • racist groups • aboriginal racism • aboriginal activism • aboriginal rights
"Good Guys" part one. In the complex domain of Aboriginal rights, marxists sometimes find themselves working for the enemy.
• marxist activism • racist groups • aboriginal racism • aboriginal activism • aboriginal rights
The Joys of Motherhood
A Nigerian woman discovers the highs and lows of domestic life in colonial times.
• the joys of motherhood • ibo culture • buchi emecheta • nigeria • lagos
A Nigerian woman discovers the highs and lows of domestic life in colonial times.
• the joys of motherhood • ibo culture • buchi emecheta • nigeria • lagos
Changing the World, One Step at a Time (Part One)
A look at the furthering of Multilingualism, in an attempt to create a better world society
• world events • literature • theory • colonialism • linguistics
A look at the furthering of Multilingualism, in an attempt to create a better world society
• world events • literature • theory • colonialism • linguistics
Globalization's Grandmother
Many consider globalization a relatively new concept, however the ideals have been an active part of world relations since the Roman Empire.
• colonialism • roman empire • world war • exploitation
Many consider globalization a relatively new concept, however the ideals have been an active part of world relations since the Roman Empire.
• colonialism • roman empire • world war • exploitation
Rubber in East Asia
An introduction to the rubber industry in East Asia.
• rubber • colonialism • vulcanization
An introduction to the rubber industry in East Asia.
• rubber • colonialism • vulcanization
The Algerian War
This article describes the eight-year war between Algeria and France that led to Algeria's independence.
• algeria • independence • french colonialism • de gaulle • arabic
This article describes the eight-year war between Algeria and France that led to Algeria's independence.
• algeria • independence • french colonialism • de gaulle • arabic
The Berlin Conference
The Berlin Conference, it has been argued, set the stage for 20th century African history.
• the berlin conference • colonialism • imperialism • "direct rule • " "indirect rule
The Berlin Conference, it has been argued, set the stage for 20th century African history.
• the berlin conference • colonialism • imperialism • "direct rule • " "indirect rule
The British Conquest of Burma: the Second Anglo-Burmese War
Continuing the story of the British conquest of Burma.
• burma • ava • colonialism • imperialism • royal navy
Continuing the story of the British conquest of Burma.
• burma • ava • colonialism • imperialism • royal navy
The Filipinos
This article is about the Filipinos. It traces their recent history and gives a brief idea of their government.
• filipino • philippines • malays • spanish colonialism
This article is about the Filipinos. It traces their recent history and gives a brief idea of their government.
• filipino • philippines • malays • spanish colonialism
“The Last American”: A Diplomat in Zaire
Bob Proctor, a Foreign Service Officer for the United States, spent several years in Mobutu's Zaire in the late 1970s. His experiences as the last American diplomat in Kisangani are related here in an interview.
• u.s. state department • foreign service officer • bob proctor • kisangani • zaire
Bob Proctor, a Foreign Service Officer for the United States, spent several years in Mobutu's Zaire in the late 1970s. His experiences as the last American diplomat in Kisangani are related here in an interview.
• u.s. state department • foreign service officer • bob proctor • kisangani • zaire
Insanity, Difference, and Cross-Cultural Psychiatry
Did colonialism or genetics cause madness in Africa? Or, was insanity simply a label that colonial officials slapped on certain Africans because they were "different"? This article argues that it was probably all three.
• genetics • colonialism • psychiatry • colonial psychiatry • africa
Did colonialism or genetics cause madness in Africa? Or, was insanity simply a label that colonial officials slapped on certain Africans because they were "different"? This article argues that it was probably all three.
• genetics • colonialism • psychiatry • colonial psychiatry • africa
Male Daughters, Female Husbands
This article explores the concepts of "male daughters" and "female husbands" found in southeastern Nigeria among the Igbo ethnic group.
• male daughters • female husbands • ifi amadiume • igbo • ibo
This article explores the concepts of "male daughters" and "female husbands" found in southeastern Nigeria among the Igbo ethnic group.
• male daughters • female husbands • ifi amadiume • igbo • ibo
Adyghe, A Caucasian Tribe
The Adyghe people are one of many indigenous tribes of the Caucassus region, displaced by Russian invaders. Caucasian doesn't mean "white". Meet the real deal.
• adyghe • caucasian tribe • caucassus tribe • caucassus people • russian colonialism
The Adyghe people are one of many indigenous tribes of the Caucassus region, displaced by Russian invaders. Caucasian doesn't mean "white". Meet the real deal.
• adyghe • caucasian tribe • caucassus tribe • caucassus people • russian colonialism
Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka
A brief evaluation of how British colonialism has brought about the current conflict between the Tamil Tigers and the Sinhalese people in Sri Lanka.
• sri lanka • british colonialism • sinhalese • tamil • ethnic conflict
A brief evaluation of how British colonialism has brought about the current conflict between the Tamil Tigers and the Sinhalese people in Sri Lanka.
• sri lanka • british colonialism • sinhalese • tamil • ethnic conflict
Greens vs Native Rights
"Good Guys" part two. In the complex domain of Aboriginal rights, conservationists often find themselves working for the enemy.
• green activism • aboriginal environmentalism • environmental activism • aboriginal land management • indigenous land management
"Good Guys" part two. In the complex domain of Aboriginal rights, conservationists often find themselves working for the enemy.
• green activism • aboriginal environmentalism • environmental activism • aboriginal land management • indigenous land management
Indigenous Cyprus
Native Cypriots have endured millennia of multiple invaders, yet retain their cultural integrity and claim to land, despite losing half their island to Turkish invaders.
• aboriginal autonomy • cypriot nationalism • turkish cypriots • greek cypriots • ethnic cleansing
Native Cypriots have endured millennia of multiple invaders, yet retain their cultural integrity and claim to land, despite losing half their island to Turkish invaders.
• aboriginal autonomy • cypriot nationalism • turkish cypriots • greek cypriots • ethnic cleansing
Indigenous Ethiopia
Ethiopian indigenous peoples are threatened as much by colonial constructs of their identity as they are by bullets, drought and famine.
• ethiopian indigenous • african native • african colonialism • north african indigenous • indigenous identity
Ethiopian indigenous peoples are threatened as much by colonial constructs of their identity as they are by bullets, drought and famine.
• ethiopian indigenous • african native • african colonialism • north african indigenous • indigenous identity
Lubicon Cree Aborigines
When it comes to Aboriginal rights, colonial governments need not adhere to their own laws, as you can see in the neo-colonial invasion of the Cree.
• canadian aboriginal • canadian first nations • cree indian • indian land rights • canadian land rights
When it comes to Aboriginal rights, colonial governments need not adhere to their own laws, as you can see in the neo-colonial invasion of the Cree.
• canadian aboriginal • canadian first nations • cree indian • indian land rights • canadian land rights
Native Declarations and Charters
A summary of some indigenous statements and declarations for aboriginal intellectual and cultural property rights and ethical standards from around the world.
• neo-imperialism • indigenous declaration • aboriginal rights declaration • aboriginal statement • aboriginal charter
A summary of some indigenous statements and declarations for aboriginal intellectual and cultural property rights and ethical standards from around the world.
• neo-imperialism • indigenous declaration • aboriginal rights declaration • aboriginal statement • aboriginal charter
The British in India 1825-1859
The colorful and varied uniforms of British Army military units in India in the 19th century.
• india • indian colonial history • british empire • english colonialism • british military history
The colorful and varied uniforms of British Army military units in India in the 19th century.
• india • indian colonial history • british empire • english colonialism • british military history
Whiteness and Orientalism in China
Orientalism risks pervading Western business-men and -practices in China, creating a subtle racism that elevates Western mentalities above Chinese perspectives.
• western privilege • white privilege • white fame • orientalism • western mentality
Orientalism risks pervading Western business-men and -practices in China, creating a subtle racism that elevates Western mentalities above Chinese perspectives.
• western privilege • white privilege • white fame • orientalism • western mentality
Yagan’s Head
In Western Australia, neo-colonial community attitudes are revealed in the decapitation and emasculation of an Aboriginal warrior's memorial by vandals and lobby groups.
• yagan’s head • yagan’s memorial • repatriation of remains • yagan’s statue • indigenous warrior
In Western Australia, neo-colonial community attitudes are revealed in the decapitation and emasculation of an Aboriginal warrior's memorial by vandals and lobby groups.
• yagan’s head • yagan’s memorial • repatriation of remains • yagan’s statue • indigenous warrior
A Colonial Museum in Belgium
There are no lack of museums in Europe—whether you like painting, sculpture, history, military, or any combination of the above—you will find a museum to your liking in Europe.
• belgium • congo • king leopold • natives • atrocity
There are no lack of museums in Europe—whether you like painting, sculpture, history, military, or any combination of the above—you will find a museum to your liking in Europe.
• belgium • congo • king leopold • natives • atrocity
Converting a Savage Mind: The Introduction
Introduction to a series of articles, to appear over the next several weeks, that describe the British attempt to convert the African "savage" during the 19th century.
• 19th century • colonialism • commerce • the three c's • missionary
Introduction to a series of articles, to appear over the next several weeks, that describe the British attempt to convert the African "savage" during the 19th century.
• 19th century • colonialism • commerce • the three c's • missionary
Disease and the African Colonial Subject
This article explains how the British saw Africans and the poor and sick in a similar fashion: Both were inferior and both had caused their own inferiority/sickness/poverty.
• disease • illness • poverty • colonialism • imperialism
This article explains how the British saw Africans and the poor and sick in a similar fashion: Both were inferior and both had caused their own inferiority/sickness/poverty.
• disease • illness • poverty • colonialism • imperialism
Ethnic Identity and Religion on the Upper Slave Coast
The Anlo-Ewe of modern-day Ghana exemplify the link between religion and ethnic identity.
• ghana • upper slave coast • anlo • anlo-ewe • amlade
The Anlo-Ewe of modern-day Ghana exemplify the link between religion and ethnic identity.
• ghana • upper slave coast • anlo • anlo-ewe • amlade
In The Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz: A Book Review
A book review of Michela Wrong's 2001 book, "In the Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz: On the Brink of Disaster in Mobutu's Congo."
• mobutu • congo • zaire • kleptocracy • book review
A book review of Michela Wrong's 2001 book, "In the Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz: On the Brink of Disaster in Mobutu's Congo."
• mobutu • congo • zaire • kleptocracy • book review
Intellectual Property Rights
Fourth World peoples are fighting to protect their cultural knowledge and intellectual heritage from intellectual theft and exploitation.
• intellectual • rights • property • patents • copyright
Fourth World peoples are fighting to protect their cultural knowledge and intellectual heritage from intellectual theft and exploitation.
• intellectual • rights • property • patents • copyright
Marriage in Colonial and Post-colonial Senegal
The African novel, "So Long A Letter," by Mariama Ba describes the triumphs and heartache facing two African women who rejected a "traditional" Islamic marriage because they embrace European values.
• mariama ba • novel • colonialism • islamic marriage • islam
The African novel, "So Long A Letter," by Mariama Ba describes the triumphs and heartache facing two African women who rejected a "traditional" Islamic marriage because they embrace European values.
• mariama ba • novel • colonialism • islamic marriage • islam
Modern Nigeria Through the Eyes of a Wicked Woman
Modern Nigeria and modern Nigerian politics seen through the eyes of a fictional "wicked woman"--a post-Independence Lagos woman who works variously as a "kept" woman and a streetwalker.
• jagua nana • cyprian ekwensi • nigeria • lagos • wicked women
Modern Nigeria and modern Nigerian politics seen through the eyes of a fictional "wicked woman"--a post-Independence Lagos woman who works variously as a "kept" woman and a streetwalker.
• jagua nana • cyprian ekwensi • nigeria • lagos • wicked women
Murder, Mayhem, and Keeping Order in Uganda, 1905
In 1905, discontented agriculturalist murdered a colonial official in Uganda. Studying the murder and how the colonial powers dealt with it reveals the nature of Great Britain's most important colonial policy in Africa -- "keeping order."
• colonialism • uganda • "keeping order • " murder • colonial officials
In 1905, discontented agriculturalist murdered a colonial official in Uganda. Studying the murder and how the colonial powers dealt with it reveals the nature of Great Britain's most important colonial policy in Africa -- "keeping order."
• colonialism • uganda • "keeping order • " murder • colonial officials
Part II Africa for Africans: Ethiopian Independent Churches
This article continues Part I, a discussion of African Independent Churches. The following two articles will explore African Traditional Religion and Islam in Africa.
• ethiopia • ethiopian • kamba • christianity • africa inland mission
This article continues Part I, a discussion of African Independent Churches. The following two articles will explore African Traditional Religion and Islam in Africa.
• ethiopia • ethiopian • kamba • christianity • africa inland mission
Sometimes in April Movie Review
This is a review of the film "Sometimes in April," written and directed by Raoul Peck and exploring the story of Rwanda's genocide.
• rwanda • genocide • the west • colonialism • movie
This is a review of the film "Sometimes in April," written and directed by Raoul Peck and exploring the story of Rwanda's genocide.
• rwanda • genocide • the west • colonialism • movie
The Cattle Killings
The cattle killings of South Africa, inspired by a teenage prophetess in the 19th century, led to mass starvation of the Xhosa peoples. But do these cattle killings require a gendered explanation? And how does that change our interpretation?
• cattle killings • xhosa • nongqawuse • prophets • africa
The cattle killings of South Africa, inspired by a teenage prophetess in the 19th century, led to mass starvation of the Xhosa peoples. But do these cattle killings require a gendered explanation? And how does that change our interpretation?
• cattle killings • xhosa • nongqawuse • prophets • africa
The Zulu
This article describes in detail th fascinating lifestyle of the Zulu who are a group of ethnic black people in South Africa.The aesthetic and architechtural skills of the Zulu are unique
• zulu • population • bantu • beehivehouses • livelihood
This article describes in detail th fascinating lifestyle of the Zulu who are a group of ethnic black people in South Africa.The aesthetic and architechtural skills of the Zulu are unique
• zulu • population • bantu • beehivehouses • livelihood
Two African Novels
A short book review of The Joys of Motherhood and Nervous Conditions, two novels written by African women that describe the cultural and social trials women faced under colonialism.
• fiction • african novels • colonialism • the joys of motherhood • nervous conditions
A short book review of The Joys of Motherhood and Nervous Conditions, two novels written by African women that describe the cultural and social trials women faced under colonialism.
• fiction • african novels • colonialism • the joys of motherhood • nervous conditions
White Africans
What does it mean to be a white African today?
• afrikaner • white african • colonialism • dignity • human rights
What does it mean to be a white African today?
• afrikaner • white african • colonialism • dignity • human rights
Getty's New Antiquities Curator
Dr. Claire L. Lyons assumes the position of Curator of Antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Museum on June 2, 2008.
• art museums • j. paul getty museum • claire lyons • curator of antiquities • getty villa
Dr. Claire L. Lyons assumes the position of Curator of Antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Museum on June 2, 2008.
• art museums • j. paul getty museum • claire lyons • curator of antiquities • getty villa
Taiwan Aboriginal Rights
The west doesn't hold the monopoly on colonisation of indigenous peoples. Taiwan's aborigines suffer the same ravages of invasion as other first nations around the world.
• taiwan indigenous • aboriginal rights • aboriginal land rights • eastern colonialism • eastern imperialism
The west doesn't hold the monopoly on colonisation of indigenous peoples. Taiwan's aborigines suffer the same ravages of invasion as other first nations around the world.
• taiwan indigenous • aboriginal rights • aboriginal land rights • eastern colonialism • eastern imperialism
Things to see in Malacca, Malaysia
Rome it is said was founded with the help of a she-Wolf who succled the twins Romulus and Remus. Malacca can claim a similar distinction but from a very diffent animal.
• malacca • malaysia • malacca tourism • portuguese colonialism • what to do in malacca
Rome it is said was founded with the help of a she-Wolf who succled the twins Romulus and Remus. Malacca can claim a similar distinction but from a very diffent animal.
• malacca • malaysia • malacca tourism • portuguese colonialism • what to do in malacca
Ways of Knowing
Western thinking always structures knowledge in hierarchies. Food chain, Great Chain Of Being - the chains that bind our minds. But there are other ways of knowing.
• ways of knowing • western knowledge • indigenous knowledge • hierarchies of knowledge • indigenous philosophy
Western thinking always structures knowledge in hierarchies. Food chain, Great Chain Of Being - the chains that bind our minds. But there are other ways of knowing.
• ways of knowing • western knowledge • indigenous knowledge • hierarchies of knowledge • indigenous philosophy
A New War Through Twain's Eyes
All of us have to ask ourselves if revenge is approriate or is, in fact, the healing process can begin, even now. Terrorism is an old and effective weapon, but it can not be countered in the same way and win. The American flag is everywhere now, and it can help those suddenly unsure of the world we live in to focus on what is needed now. It can, though, represent a darker side to patriotism, one that will continue a legacy of violence and hatred.
• world • trade • afghanistan • twain • mark
All of us have to ask ourselves if revenge is approriate or is, in fact, the healing process can begin, even now. Terrorism is an old and effective weapon, but it can not be countered in the same way and win. The American flag is everywhere now, and it can help those suddenly unsure of the world we live in to focus on what is needed now. It can, though, represent a darker side to patriotism, one that will continue a legacy of violence and hatred.
• world • trade • afghanistan • twain • mark
African Marriage: An Alliance Between Kin Groups
Pre-colonial marriage in Africa was an alliance between two kin groups, rather than two individuals. This ensured the proper treatment of wives as well as the continuation of family lines through childbirth and child rearing.
• pre-colonial marriage • africa • kenya • kin groups • bridewealth
Pre-colonial marriage in Africa was an alliance between two kin groups, rather than two individuals. This ensured the proper treatment of wives as well as the continuation of family lines through childbirth and child rearing.
• pre-colonial marriage • africa • kenya • kin groups • bridewealth