The British Colonization of Australia: An Exposé of the Models, Impacts and Pertinent Questions

Genger, Peter

doi:10.46743/1082-7307/2018.1437

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“…In Euro-western countries, colonial activities led to the introduction of a capitalist economy and the destruction of the indigenous culture. According to (Genger, 2018), colonial processes in Australia led to forced assimilation into reserves, alienation of land, and resources and devaluation of the native culture. Additionally, Wolfe (2006) notes the application of the cultural genocide model of colonial rule by the British led to the destruction of indigenous cultures in Australia, America, Africa, New Zealand and Canada.…”

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The Role of Colonialism in the Transformation of the Indigenous Naming System of the Amuthambi of Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya, 1920-1963

Njagi,

Muraya,

Ireri

2023

IJCH

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Naming is a universal phenomenon and as old as human history. In traditional Africa, naming was complex and authentic. The cultural values, traditions, beliefs and norms were highly linked with the African naming. However, colonial policies, practices and activities such as taxation, cash crop farming, wage labour, modern health care, Christianity and Western education impacted heavily the traditional naming system of the Amuthambi. The current research focused on establishing the role of colonialism in the transformation of the indigenous naming system of the Amuthambi from 1920 to 1963. The research was conducted among the Amuthambi of Mitheru and Muthambi wards in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. The study employed the structural functionalism theory and the acculturation theory. A descriptive research design based on a qualitative approach was used to describe the phenomena. A purposive sampling procedure and snowballing technique were employed to identify the respondents. The concept of data saturation was applied and the information was mainly gathered using primary sources including; oral sources and archival. Secondary sources including books, journals, dissertations, articles, thesis and electronics were also used to corroborate the primary data. An interview guide was used to aid in collecting the oral data. Data was analyzed thematically and later presented in narrative form. The findings of the study established that the introduction of taxation, forced labour, cash crop farming, wage economy, western education, modern healthcare and Christianity weakened the traditional naming principles, patterns and procedures and a new naming system emerged. At the end of the colonial period the society became more individualistic, and matters about the birth and naming of the child became more of a private affair contrary to the traditional setup. Consequently, a new version of the naming system that characterizes the hybridity of both traditional and modern naming systems became evident among the Amuthambi. The study documents the historical influence of colonialism on African cultural practices by investigating the influence of colonialism on the transformation of the indigenous naming system of the Amuthambi.

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The Role of Colonialism in the Transformation of the Indigenous Naming System of the Amuthambi of Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya, 1920-1963

Njagi,

Muraya,

Ireri

2023

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“…Grenville admitted that she grew up with the "airbrushed version" of Australian history (Wood, 2018). Her settler ancestor that was being transplanted in the colony frontiers is the tool of the British Imperialism to colonize Australia (Genger, 2018). What triggered her concern on the issue of space was her personal conversations with the Aboriginal people.…”

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Reconciling Aboriginal and White Australians by Negotiating Spatial Boundaries in The Secret River:

Sumaryani

Anam

2022

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The dichotomic concept of space between white and Aboriginal Australians has been widely used in the colonial discourse. Through The Secret River, Grenville dismantles the binary oppositions that serves as the main strategy for colonization. We argue that space as a medium of negotiation is used as her strategy to involve in the national reconciliation movement. Postmemory is employed to explain the strategy of choosing spatial locations that links with Grenville’s intergenerational memories. The analysis reveals that the boundaries created by the settlers upon the disputed land cannot successfully cover the chaotic and heterogenous nature of the Aboriginal Dharug land. Instead, the previous characteristics of the land keep appearing as a form of resistance. During the attempt, the settlers slowly recognize the similar nature of the Dharug’s living space to theirs. The process represents the ongoing understanding between the two parties which signifies the spirit of the national reconciliation movement.

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The British Colonization of Australia: An Exposé of the Models, Impacts and Pertinent Questions

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The Role of Colonialism in the Transformation of the Indigenous Naming System of the Amuthambi of Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya, 1920-1963

The Role of Colonialism in the Transformation of the Indigenous Naming System of the Amuthambi of Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya, 1920-1963

Reconciling Aboriginal and White Australians by Negotiating Spatial Boundaries in The Secret River:

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