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
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
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 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 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
Introducing Africa to High School and College Students
Books and films appropriate for introducing high school and college students to the continent of Africa.
things fall apart • chinua achebe • the joys of motherhood • buchi emecheta • novels
Books and films appropriate for introducing high school and college students to the continent of Africa.
things fall apart • chinua achebe • the joys of motherhood • buchi emecheta • novels
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
The Importance of African Prophets
Prophets were important figures in African History. Women were able to access power as and through prophets; Africans gathered around prophetic figures in their attempts to resist colonial rule; and prophets were important sources of social, political, and personal identity in societies throughout East Africa.
religion • african prophets • east africa • secular vs. sacred • kinjikitile
Prophets were important figures in African History. Women were able to access power as and through prophets; Africans gathered around prophetic figures in their attempts to resist colonial rule; and prophets were important sources of social, political, and personal identity in societies throughout East Africa.
religion • african prophets • east africa • secular vs. sacred • kinjikitile
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
Liberation Theology And The Church in Africa
Liberation theology--and Feminist Theology--developed in Africa during the 1970s, a time when the continent was gripped with questions of economic and political liberation. This article delves into the question of whether using violence to achieve liberation results in unintended consequences, as well as looking at the question of liberation from a theological and personal standpoint.
african theology • liberation theology • feminist theology • steve biko • black consciousness
Liberation theology--and Feminist Theology--developed in Africa during the 1970s, a time when the continent was gripped with questions of economic and political liberation. This article delves into the question of whether using violence to achieve liberation results in unintended consequences, as well as looking at the question of liberation from a theological and personal standpoint.
african theology • liberation theology • feminist theology • steve biko • black consciousness
Origin, Causes of the Vietnam War
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
economic cause of the vietnam war • political cause of the vietnam war • social cause of the vietnam war • french colonialism • communist threat
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
economic cause of the vietnam war • political cause of the vietnam war • social cause of the vietnam war • french colonialism • communist threat
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
The Colonization of African Marriages
Colonialism brought many changes to Africa, not least in the area of marriage. Both positive and negative, moral and immoral, inroads were made into the African customs of sex education, preparing women to be wives and mothers, prostitution, polygyny, female circumcision, and female economic independence.
african colonialism • polygyny • female circumcision • prostitution • irua
Colonialism brought many changes to Africa, not least in the area of marriage. Both positive and negative, moral and immoral, inroads were made into the African customs of sex education, preparing women to be wives and mothers, prostitution, polygyny, female circumcision, and female economic independence.
african colonialism • polygyny • female circumcision • prostitution • irua
Things to see in Malacca, Malaysia
Colonised by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British, Malacca is Malaysia's oldest settlement, founded by an unlikely conflict between a dog anda mouse deer.
malacca • malaysia • malacca tourism • portuguese colonialism • what to do in malacca
Colonised by the Portuguese, Dutch and the British, Malacca is Malaysia's oldest settlement, founded by an unlikely conflict between a dog anda mouse deer.
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
Aboriginal Substance Abuse
Most indigenous societies had drugs and alcohol before colonisation, but with little or no addiction and abuse. So why do we have such high levels of drug abuse now?
aboriginal drug abuse • aboriginal substance abuse • aboriginal alcohol abuse • alcohol restrictions • indigenous alcohol restrictions
Most indigenous societies had drugs and alcohol before colonisation, but with little or no addiction and abuse. So why do we have such high levels of drug abuse now?
aboriginal drug abuse • aboriginal substance abuse • aboriginal alcohol abuse • alcohol restrictions • indigenous alcohol restrictions
Happy Birthday, Bob Marley
Bob Marley was not only a great musician but a prophet and freedom fighter. His songs demonstrate his connection to Africa--to unity and freedom for all peoples of the African Diaspora.
bob marley • robert nesta marley • music • redemption songs • jamaica
Bob Marley was not only a great musician but a prophet and freedom fighter. His songs demonstrate his connection to Africa--to unity and freedom for all peoples of the African Diaspora.
bob marley • robert nesta marley • music • redemption songs • jamaica
The Fabians and the British Empire, Part I
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 1 of a 13 part series.
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 1 of a 13 part series.
African Identity
For centuries the West has portrayed Africa as a dark and forbidding continent. This article presents a few suggested readings to dispel this myth.
how can africans write their own history • western perceptions of africa • how the west colonized africa • hegel's view of africa • discourse as power in african history
For centuries the West has portrayed Africa as a dark and forbidding continent. This article presents a few suggested readings to dispel this myth.
how can africans write their own history • western perceptions of africa • how the west colonized africa • hegel's view of africa • discourse as power in african history
What Lies Before Us
Panych, the acclaimed playwright and director, is at it again with his new play, entitled "What Lies Before Us", premiering as part of CanStage's 2006-2007 season.
what lies before us • morris panych • jim millan • the overcoat • matthew macfadzean
Panych, the acclaimed playwright and director, is at it again with his new play, entitled "What Lies Before Us", premiering as part of CanStage's 2006-2007 season.
what lies before us • morris panych • jim millan • the overcoat • matthew macfadzean
African Street Children
A short recounting of my experiences with street kids in Kenya one summer, plus the possible history of why it has become such a problem today.
street kids • street children • kenya • africa • social apartheid
A short recounting of my experiences with street kids in Kenya one summer, plus the possible history of why it has become such a problem today.
street kids • street children • kenya • africa • social apartheid
An African Coup D'etat
This article considers how peace can be achieved in Africa.
peace • stability • coups • coup d'etat • ghana
This article considers how peace can be achieved in Africa.
peace • stability • coups • coup d'etat • ghana
Interview with Philomena Van Rijswijk, 24 April, 2001
Philomena Van Rijswijk talks about living in Tasmania, the importance of Antarctica, the research involved in writing The World as a Clockface, major themes, her writer's retreat at Varuna, and lots more.
Philomena Van Rijswijk talks about living in Tasmania, the importance of Antarctica, the research involved in writing The World as a Clockface, major themes, her writer's retreat at Varuna, and lots more.
Two Hands
A review of the Australian Film "Two Hands" which featured at the Sydney Film Festival earlier this year from director Gregor Jordan.
two hands • australian film • urban crime film.
A review of the Australian Film "Two Hands" which featured at the Sydney Film Festival earlier this year from director Gregor Jordan.
two hands • australian film • urban crime film.
Media Ethics and New Technologies -I
This is the introductory comments on a larger debate on media ethics to be covered in a series of articles. I hope that readers will find it interesting specially as it originates in Indian situation.
media ethics; dot com; hidden camera; verification
This is the introductory comments on a larger debate on media ethics to be covered in a series of articles. I hope that readers will find it interesting specially as it originates in Indian situation.
media ethics; dot com; hidden camera; verification
The Language of Lies: Destroying Myth
A look at literature and the modern 'mythologies' as taken from the idea first presented by Roland Barthes in his book 'Mythologies'.
literature • mythologies • semiology • linguistics • politics
A look at literature and the modern 'mythologies' as taken from the idea first presented by Roland Barthes in his book 'Mythologies'.
literature • mythologies • semiology • linguistics • politics
Aboriginal Rights Mexico
Mexican guest writer Michelle Capistran challenges the Mestizo Myth, and the construct of Mexican nationality.
mexican indigenous • indigenismo • mexican revolution • indigenous assimilation • cultural homogeneity
Mexican guest writer Michelle Capistran challenges the Mestizo Myth, and the construct of Mexican nationality.
mexican indigenous • indigenismo • mexican revolution • indigenous assimilation • cultural homogeneity
Berbers, Tuareg, or Imazighen?
Assimilation of indigenous Imazighen in places like Algeria has disastrous results. But outsider definitions and labels can be equally damaging.
berber people • tuareg people • tuareg culture • imazighen culture • berber culture
Assimilation of indigenous Imazighen in places like Algeria has disastrous results. But outsider definitions and labels can be equally damaging.
berber people • tuareg people • tuareg culture • imazighen culture • berber culture
Celebrities and their Causes
Celebrity involvement in humanitarian affairs comes with its drawbacks, which can ultimately be a step backwards in the struggle to curb AIDS.
aids • hiv • celebrity • celebrity endorsement • celebrity support
Celebrity involvement in humanitarian affairs comes with its drawbacks, which can ultimately be a step backwards in the struggle to curb AIDS.
aids • hiv • celebrity • celebrity endorsement • celebrity support
Land Rights Australia
Persistant mining and pastoral lobby groups have eroded native title legislation, until Land Rights have become window dressing. But nothing can cover this mess.
aboriginal rights • aboriginal land rights • pastoral leases • mining leases • mining aboriginal land
Persistant mining and pastoral lobby groups have eroded native title legislation, until Land Rights have become window dressing. But nothing can cover this mess.
aboriginal rights • aboriginal land rights • pastoral leases • mining leases • mining aboriginal land
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