Essays and Research Papers on Africa

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the polygamist marital system of the Kikuyu and the monogamous marital system of the United States. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page overview of the writings of Ibn Battuta in Ibn Battuta in Black Africa as they relate to Mali. The author of this paper contends that to understand Battuta’s perception of Mali it is first necessary to understand something of the man himself. Battuta made a diligent effort to understand the ...

This 3 page report discusses the 1988 movie Zan Boko. Director and writer Gaston Kaboré explores the impact of modern society on the lives and development of a traditional African people and their lifestyle. He also considers the ways in which an agrarian, subsistence society is forced into becoming an industrialized, commodity economy and an ...

A 3 page paper discussing the evolution and relevance of this growing interdisciplinary field of study encompassing Africa, African Americans and the diaspora. Failing to study origins and results of these effects leaves a gaping hole that has existed for a long time. Africana Studies seeks to fill that void. Bibliography lists ...

A 3 page paper discussing Nigeria’s efforts to repair the effects of years of governmental neglect, and the current civilian government is having difficulty in pointing the country in a workable direction. The purpose here is to assess the threats that Internet banking poses to the traditional banking system of Nigeria. Local and ...

This 4 page paper examines the impact of colonization as it is described in the following literature: "Anil's Ghost", "Maru", "Sozaboy", and "Heart of Redness". This paper seeks to highlight the often devestating impact of colonization upon local villages and communities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which looks at the importance of the slave trade to the commercial and economic growth of Liverpool, and the extent to which slavery influenced the development of the Black community in the city. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which looks at the important role played by Nelson Mandela in the development of the modern South Africa, and the way in which his theories of civil rights and social justice can be applied to the political situation in other countries. Bibliography lists 3 sources

This 3 page paper discusses the elements of historical accuracy in the various retellings of the African legend, Sundiata. The film, Sundiata is analyzed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 20 page paper discussing poverty alleviation in developing nations. Developed nations have been lending to poor ones for years, with the intention of assisting them achieve economic growth. The purpose of the desired growth is to lift the people of these nations from the abject poverty in which so many live. ...

A 6 page overview of the African counterinsurgency efforts launched in the 1960s and early 1970s by Portugal. Relates the need for such efforts to the oppressive hand Portugal had levied on the continent for generations. Provides specifics of her airplanes and strategies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which looks at selections from Equiano's autobiography, with reference to his perspectives on his native and adopted cultures, slavery, and ethical and moral issues.

This 5-page paper focuses on various aspects of Niger, including the economy and income, climate, financial situation and other aspects. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines feminist literature such as "The Guide", "Maru", "Nervous Conditions", and "The Collector of Treasures" and discusses why these post-colonial stories are such ppowerful examples of feminist issues. This paper provides examples from these stories to illustrate the strength of the female characters and their refusal to be oppressed by ...

A 6 page paper which examines the obstacles that Nigeria faces in their political and economic development as based on the textbook “Comparitive Politics.” The author of this text is unknown as the pages were provided by the student and have no such information. No additional sources cited.

This 16 page paper examines FDI in Africa and obstacles to success. Globalization is discussed as problematic in general terms but when more specifics are provided on FDI it is learned that the situation is not quite so clear cut. The future of FDI is seen as positive as it respects Africa. Various ...

8 pages in length. Understanding the reason for and impact of globalization is as easy as surfing the Internet; because of its expansive supply of information, the Web has myriad sites that explain, support and condemn what has come to be the world's new way to interact. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Time, place, expectation, disappointment, surrender, rebellion, desired commitment and buried anger all surface in women of every culture, but when Mariama Ba applies them to her African marriage culture in So Long a Letter, she goes a phase deeper into female existence. It is that silent partner, always a step behind, always there, always observing, ...

5 pages in length. The seemingly unrelated aspect of starvation upon the social and economic elements of small villages in lesser economically developed countries (LEDC) reflects a foremost reason why such global communities like Africa – particularly Zimbabwe – are wholly incapable of drawing themselves out of such overwhelming poverty and hunger. The ...

A ten page paper which looks at nomadism in various regions, and the impact which sedentarisation policies have had on the nomadic way of life, especially in respect of environmental and economic issues. The writer concludes that whereas voluntary sedentarisation has on the whole been successful, forced settlement has had a negative impact on both ...

This 4 page paper discusses the theories surrounding the expansion of the Bantu Language. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

A 10 page research paper that examines the problem of HIV/AIDS incidence rates among adolescent girls living in the sub-Sahara region of Africa, which is extremely high. The writer discusses biological and cultural influences and then focuses on the fact that most of the adolescent girls infected are married, which makes the prevention messages in ...

A 4 page paper which examines the slaves’ position as victims through Robert Harms’ work “The Diligent: A Voyage Through the Worlds of the Slave Trade.” No additional sources cited.

With the world focused on the latest Iraqi War and its consequences, it takes little time to focus on a smaller conflict with potentially greater consequences. Discussed are the issues of deterrence, global hatred toward the U.S., U.S. policy, Canadian aid and other real and potential consequences. 7 works cited. jvDarfur.rtf

This 5 page paper discusses the issue of 'disgrace' as exampled in the boo by J.M. Coetzee, Disgrace. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.