The ideology of tribalism by archie mafeje few authors have been able to write on africa without making constant reference to tribalism. In 1991 archie mafeje dedicated his pioneering book 33 on central africa to his wife shahida and his son xolani and his daughter dana with these words. In this article about the legacy of archie mafeje, i focus on his reflections on the issues raised. A look at nigeria, kenya and zimbabwe would tell us if this is so. Few authors have been able to write on africa without making constant reference to tribalism. This is one huge mistake some western journalists and. Both nationalism and ethnicity have earned the attention of social scientists because of their political prominence. Archie mafeje research institute university of south africa introduction it is a great honour to have been invited by the vicechancellor and rector professor jonathan jansen and the centre for african studies at the university of the free state ufs to deliver this lecture in memory of professor ali a.
Also check our tips on how to write a research paper, see the lists of research paper topics, and browse research paper examples. As an urban raised african i too saw tribalism as an evil that we have to overcome. It was the day professor archie mafeje passed away in pretoria in what was a most quiet exit that has left the very many among us whom he touched. A highly influential critique, the ideology of tribalism, was followed in 1971 by. A global challenge for the christian church and its mission introduction ethnic, tribal, and racial identities are. Anthropological misdirection the changing perspective the conceptual problem restated the theoretical impasse. What can we learn from archie mafeje about the road to democracy in south africa.
The land question and agrarian revolution in buganda. What is the relationship between tribalism and nationalism. Therefore, if tribalism is thought of as peculiarly african, then the ideology itself is particularly european in origin. Tribalism and ethnicity in africa 307 african and asian states, which combines primordialist and historical political arguments has been particularly influential, however. Conceituacao e discussao sobre a ideologia do tribalismo nos estudos antropologicos. Tribe, a concept that has endeared itself to western scholars, journalists, and the public for a. Its main emphasis is on current issues in african politics, economies, societies and international relations. Tribalism in africa president moi of kenya has characterized tribalism as a cancer. Hitchster, then more people in countries experiencing violent intercommunal conflict should express their ethnic identity as foremost and express stronger ties to their ethnic group.
Herein lies the legacy of archie mafeje and what we can learn from it. Archie mafejes the ideology of tribalism 1971 was a partial and situational rejection of the concept of tribe and a substantive rejection of tribalism as a viable concept for explaining political relationship in africa. Archie mafeje s the ideology of tribalism 1971 was a partial and situational rejection of the concept of tribe and a substantive rejection of tribalism as a viable concept for explaining political relationship in africa. This is an accurate description of a demoralizing challenge that we face in africa. Could this be the distinguishing feature of the continent. Although tribalism and ethnicity are two different words, tribalism and ethnicity appear almost inseparable in the case of africa and they have quite different meanings compared to the western definitions. The meaning of archie mafeje, for three generations of african scholars and social scientists, is profound and about diverse. Tribute to archie mafeje 30 march 193728 march 2007 wednesday, 28 march, 2007 will go down as a sad day among social researchers all over africa and beyond. The ideology of tribalism volume 9 issue 2 archie mafeje. To set a reading intention, click through to any list item, and look for the panel on the left hand side. According to geertz, it was only in the context of economic and poli.
Apy261 59 learning unit 5 the ideology of tribalism, mafeje 1971 learning outcomes at the end of this learning unit you should be able to explain the concerns and challenges raised by archie mafeje regarding the concept tribalism analyse the argument archie mafeje presents about what is meant when the concept tribalism is used keywords tribe, tribalism, ideology. Department of sociology and african studies center. Mafeje, a 1971 the ideology of tribalism, the journal of modern african studies, vol. The paper was part of a wider rebellion against alterity. Some have promiscuously accused the red phyle of hate. What can we learn from archie mafeje about the road to.
Archie emerged from all this not only with two solid degrees but also with a. The ideology of tribalism, was followed in 1971 by. Mafeje, a 1969 largescale farming in buganda, society for applied anthropology, anthropology of development in subsaharan africa, university press, kentucky. Mafejes the ideology of tribalism mafeje 1971 as the moment of. Noted for his academic prowess, quick wit, and tireless struggle both for panafricanist ideals and for the political emancipation of south africans living under apartheid, archie mafeje has been hailed as a giant not only as a thinker, but also as a human being. African political economy course outline for 2019 axl. This thesis is not a life history of archie mafeje. This thesis is said to be a biography insofar as it is dedicated to a study of one individual and his contribution to knowledge. The archie mafeje institute for applied social policy research, in short archie mafeje the research institute amri, is a policy research institute based at the university of south africa is dedicated to promoting the legacy of archie mafeje in terms of innovative knowledge. Archie mafeje was deeply respected by scholars across the continent and beyond. If you need help writing your assignment, please use our research paper writing service and buy a paper on any topic at affordable price. The archie mafeje institute for applied social policy research. Mafeje was always critical of any attempt in political analysis to separate theory from the social and historical context, and vice versa hence the relationship he draws between the idiographic and monothetic enquiries.
He is survived by his wife, shahida and their daughter, dana. The meaning of archie mafeje, for three generations of african scholars. Tribalists think and preach that the men and women of their tribe or ethnic group are superior to others, and that. Archie mafeje for many people, the name of archie mafeje will be known best for the fact that he never returned to uct to take up the senior lectureship to which he was duly appointed by the university council, forty years ago. Lungisile ntsebeza introduction more than two decades after the advent of democracy in 1994, south africa. Archie mafeje, authentic interlocutors, epistemology, methodology, the. They will be expected to understand and analyze mafejes work in the context of contemporary south africa, and be able to apply his theories to current debates. A fair characterization of using tribalism as a political tool may be provided in the following insightful descriptions. If ethnocentrism or socalled tribalism plays a catalyst role in community conflicts in sub saharan africa photo credit. Lynne rienner publishers archie mafeje voices of liberation. Students will be exposed to one of the foremost african thinkers, archie mafeje, whose work remains hidden in south african scholarship. Archie mafeje as revolutionary sociologist berghahn journals. Ali a mazrui on the invention of africa and postcolonial. The rise, the fall, and the insurrection of nationalism in africa by issa g.
In trying to understand mafeje s ideas and the intellectual. Aidan southall, the illusion of tribe, journal of asian and african studies, 5, 12, 1970, 2850. Nationalism and ethnicity in the horn of africa springerlink. The discussion here focuses specifically on the role of these two closely related, and often confused, phenomena in struggles for power. Instead, it is an attempt to grapple with his ideas. I, bongani nyoka, declare that this thesis, archie mafeje.
In his critique, nyamnjoh walked in the footsteps of archie mafeje. Essence and empiricism in african politics the journal. Amongst some of his publication pieces which appeared in journals and as chapters in books are. It is intended not only for students and academic specialists, but also for general readers and practitioners with a concern for modern africa, living. The ideology of tribalism the journal of modern african studies. The concept of tribalism, like that of the tribe, is difficult to define precisely, as it is closely interwoven with the context in which it is used. In trying to understand mafejes ideas and the intellectual. Nyoka b 2012 mafeje and authentic interlocutors an. Tribalism may be defined as the maintenance by a tribal society of its organization, ways, and autonomy in the face of change. Tribalism in politics cheering for everything your side says until you learn the other side said it. The journal of modern african studies offers a quarterly survey of developments in modern african politics and society. Professor archibald monwabisi mafeje passed away on 28 march 2007. This sample tribalism research paper is published for educational and informational purposes only.
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