Exam (elaborations)
SAE3701 Assignment 2 Year 2022
- Course
- Institution
This document contains solutions for SAE3701 assignment 2. Buy now and boost your year mark. For further details, : .
[Show more]
1 review
By: charltonsiebritz • 2 year ago
Seller
Follow
GetItRight
Reviews received
Content preview
SAE3701ASSIGNMENT 2 YEAR 2022
UNIQUE NUMBER: 779097
QUESTION 1
1. How did colonisation and missionary education change pre-colonial
societies?
Colonialism attempted to undermine traditional, indigenous/autochthonous social
structures. This was done through conquest and ideological control. There was an
emphasis on Christianity which undermined existing beliefs amongst indigenous
peoples. Schooling and literacy were encouraged: these were provided by
missionaries and church schools. Literacy was considered important so that children
could read the Bible. Mission schools often provided a workforce for capitalist, colonial
society.
2. What criticisms of mission education does Christie put forward? Discuss the
validity of her criticisms.
Christie argues that Mission schools’ taught discipline and the value of hard work
which meant that social class positions were often reproduced for example, working-
class children went into working class positions in the economy. Christie further argues
that these values helped to prepare black people to accept a subordinate position in
society by accepting rather than questioning colonization. Although some mission
schools were racially mixed there were segregationist practices in the schools,
especially in the boarding schools. Low levels of schooling were the norm. Learners
often went to primary school only and had 2 to 3 years of schooling. Missionary values
prepared people for subordinate roles in society and in the workforce. Some schools’
taught skills which were useful in the workplace such as wagon making and
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller GetItRight. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $5.51. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
49497 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now