Essays and Research Papers on Africa

This 5 page paper looks at the market for consumer durables good in Egypt, the size of the market, companies operating within the market and influences that may be relevant, such as legislation. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

9 pages in length. The very essence of globalization is that of change, to relearn stable and familiar ways in order to make room for ever-growing progress. While this concept would appear to reflect beneficial movement for global societies, the relevance to lifelong learning actually represents advancement at the detrimental social, political and ...

A 5 page paper which examines the cultural conditions of Kenya from the hypothetical perspective of an outsider who has been living there for two years. The focus is on adjustment and adaptation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which compares the culture and practices of the Lilliputians, from Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels," and Shaka Zulu. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page overview of the cultures of these peoples. Presents a discussion largely based on Richard Lee’s “The Dobe Ju/’hoansi” and Marjorie Shostak’s “Nisa: The Life and Words of a !Kung Woman” regarding traditional subsistence patterns, spiritual beliefs, and gender relationships. Notes the factors which are leading to a change in ...

This paper examines the essay "Ebonics: A Serious Analysis of African American Speech Patterns" and determines if Ebonics is, in actuality, its own unique language as the essay contends. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the reintegratin problems in Africa, gives possible solutions, and makes predictions about the future of African politics. This paper examines the migratin patterns of various peoples as well as examples two sub-saharan countries and their problems. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page paper. Kwashiorkor is a complicated form of malnutrition in that the simple addition of food does not cure it. It is caused by a lack of protein in the diet and almost always occurs in infants and children who have been weaned from their mother's breast milk and given a diet of ...

This 6 page paper discusses this novel which is set in Kenya during the Mau Mau rebellion. Issues such as the uprising, the colonial situation and land issues are examined both from a historical context as well as in terms of this novel. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page overview of the costs associated with this volcanic eruption. An overview is provided of the number of lives and types of property lost as well as of the foreign relief effort. The author emphasizes, however, that in effect these costs are only short-term. This paper points out that the ...

A 16 page paper discussing the problems of maternal mortality and maternal health, which have reached critical mass in Ethiopia and remains problematic in other regions of the world as well. It is most common in those areas of intense poverty as evidenced by the areas of the world in which maternal mortality ratios ...

5 pages in length. On Friday, January 25th 2002, the people of Goma were sieged upon by one of Mother Nature's most devastating natural disasters: volcanic eruption. Approximately one hundred forty-seven people were killed by Nyiragongo – one of Africa's most notable volcanoes – with another two hundred fifty thousand displaced from their ...

This 10 page paper details the horrible attrocities in Africa and crimes being perpetuated against women which can be directly linked to the epidemic HIV outbreaks. The problems are outlined and examples given to support the claim, as well as quotes from the United Nations briefing on the issue. Solutions are offered as stated by ...

This paper discusses two visions involved with Pan-Africanism, one that focuses solely on assistance to those who reside in Africa, and the other, which embraces the concept that those who live outside of Africa need help as well. The paper compares and contrasts the two views. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

8 pages. This is a thorough look at the struggles and transitions that have gone on in South Africa in the last twenty years. Through the pages of Nelson Mandela and David Goodman these two different sources paint their own pictures of what it has been like living through the difficulties faced by ...

This is a 6 page paper discussing the country of Kenya: its economy, politics, education and family structure. Kenya is one of the East African countries which still maintains the traditional African structure of the extended family which not only links families with similar blood lines but also families who have been joined by marriage. ...

A 5 page discussion of the political control which has characterized these two countries and Africa as a whole. This paper contends that that control negates the likelihood of political participation and alliance which are critical to international influence. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages. The native foods of Africa are quite different from what we know here in America. Some people in Africa consider mice quite a delicacy; others harvest fruits and vegetables about which we have little knowledge in our country. This is an interesting paper and gives a detailed insight about ...

This paper examines the 1994 massacre in Rwanda of the Hutus against the Tutsis as outlined in Philip Gourevitch's book. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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This 13 page paper discusses the transitional problems of emerging democracies, exampling Ghana and Nigeria as they struggle to maintain a democratic government. Examples are given, numerous experts cited, studies and surveys utilized. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the impact of globalisation on debt in underdeveloped countries. The writer also considers the role of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund and the feeble attempt at debt relief through the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Debt Initiative (HIPC). The writer looks specifically at Sub-Sahara Africa and its potential ...

This 6 page paper discusses the role of education in the development of Africa. Brief statements are made regarding the education system under colonial rule and the models the system follows today. To demonstrate the importance of incorporating African folklore into the education of children, the film Keita (The Heritage of the Griot) is discussed. ...

5 pages in length. Before the white man's social infiltration, the !Kung San were a nomadic people content to live their lives without any of the modern conveniences so readily associated with many parts of the world; in fact, there was little knowledge beyond their immediate villages as to what technological advancement actually meant. ...

This is a 7 page paper discussing the impact the environment has on the activities of the people of Morocco and the impact the people have on the environment. The environment of Morocco has an immense impact on the activities of the people who live there. In order to compensate for different aspects of the ...