Social and Cultural Impact of Colonialism
After the imposition of colonial rule, it affects the family structures of Africans and the village leadership and even ways of celebrating festivals were all affected. It results in conflicts and confusion while making any decision.
Europeans introduced their own education systems, religions, and cultural norms. They often discouraged or even banned African traditions, making Africans feel like their own ways were not good enough.
The colonial rule often created a system of racial segregation and discrimination. Africans were treated as different and inferior, and denied equal rights and opportunities compared to Europeans.
As Africans were pressurised to adopt European culture this led to a feeling of losing their unique identity. While people moving from rural areas to urban areas during the colonial period this leads to poverty and overcrowding.
Colonialism in Africa
Colonialism in Africa spanned from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. It fundamentally changed the social, economic, and political landscape of Africa, and left a mark that lasts to this day. The major motives for colonizing Africa are Economic Exploitation, Strategic Interests, Competition, Rivalry, overpopulation in Europe, and economic opportunities.
In this article, we will discuss colonialism in Africa and the pre-colonial period and how it impacted Africa in detail. Let’s start.
Table of Content
- Colonialism in Africa – Overview
- Historical Context of Colonialism in Africa
- Pre-Colonial Africa
- European Colonization of Africa
- Colonial Administration
- Social and Cultural Impact of Colonialism
- Resistance and Independence Movements
- Decolonization and Independence
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