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Eurocentric views on African societies are ones of lies and manipulation. Normally people who are Eurocentric discount or disfranchise the African people and their inventions and or innovations. They also look down on their culture as well, thinking that it is primitive, when in reality almost everything you see around you has been influenced either subtly or blatantly by their culture and history.
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How were women viewed in the west African societies?
mostly equal to men
Which European country most often tried to conquer East African societies?
Portugal
is african culture stagnant?
I would not accept that African culture is stagnant. Looking form the outside, it seems to me that Africa has a mix of very vibrant societies with widely differing cultural traditions.
What do West African oral traditions preserve?
midgets
How did the American African and European societies differ from one another before the 1500s?
American African and European societies differ from one another before the 1500's by their major achievements and the religious beliefs that they practiced. I'm not really sure on all the major achievements but here are some listed below: I had the same homework that due tomorrow. Major Achievements: Americans- Mayans created a 364 day calendar Africans- Askia the Great (elaborate) Europeans- I'm not sure I don't have my notes from class Religions: Americans- Polytheistic African- Muslim Europeans- I'm not sure I don't have my notes from class I hope I helped! =)
What are the eurocentric views of African societies according to social science?
primitive, savagery. barbarica and uncivilised. eurocentric views defined africa as far backward and uncultured. at acertain point they wanted to fulfill oppresion and control africans as 'superior' demigods
Which group of writers no longer dominated the literary scene after world war 2?
African-Americans Native Americans Eurocentric Americans Hispanic women
How was lineage important in west African societies?
the importance of lineage groups in western african societies
During the white European writers wrote the vast majority of the literature depicting Africa and African cultures?
Yes, during that time, white European writers held significant influence over the depiction of Africa and African cultures in literature. This often resulted in Eurocentric perspectives, stereotypes, and misrepresentations of African peoples and societies. This phenomenon overlooked the richness and diversity of African cultures and perpetuated harmful narratives.
How were both Mesoamerican cultures and African societies influenced by outsiders?
How were both Mesoamerican cultures and African societies influenced by outsiders? How were both Mesoamerican cultures and African societies influenced by outsiders?
During the colonial era most depictions of Africa in literature were written from the perspective of?
The perspective of European colonizers, portraying Africa and its peoples in ways that often reinforced negative stereotypes and justified colonialism as a civilizing mission. This Eurocentric view tended to overlook the complexity and diversity of African cultures and societies.
How has science affected your views and societies views on the acceptance of smoking?
Scientific research has shown that smoking is extremely harmful.
Which was the chief means of social and political organization in African stateless societies?
Lineage groups were the chief means of social and political organization in African stateless societies.
In most African societies historical records about families and legends were kept?
Many African societies kept their histories in the form of recited and memorized songs and poems.
Almost all African countries are?
plural societies
What led to the rise of the kings in West African societies?
As West African societies developed complex trade systems, some powerful individuals called kings gained control
Which factors helped west african societies to become wealthy?
Factors that helped some West African societies to become wealthy include the presence of oil and gas reserves.
