What is the implication of the scramble and partition of Africa for the institutionalization of the development project?

What will be an ideal response?


The scramble marks the establishment of the nation-state as an ingredient of the development project. Through the partition, European governments established (artificial) borders that neatly defined the geographic boundaries of each nation state, to aid in governance and political control. Students should also be able to discuss some of the weaknesses of this partition, including the implications of the scramble for ethno-political tensions.

Sociology

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One of the efforts to improve on the "chilly classroom climate" described by the Sadkers in their book Failing at Fairness has been to

A) Increase funding so that poor schools can provide a comfortable and healthful environment B) Increase the number of active girls shown in schoolbooks C) Make more girls participate in team sports D) Develop programs to identify and punish bullies and also teach anti-bullying strategies

Sociology

Affection is the most important component of Hirschi's control

theory. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

What are norms? Describe the various types of norms.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Rati and Subas, in the opening vignette, show us that:

A. they don’t believe in love. B. an arranged marriage benefits a man, but not a woman. C. Rati must cover her hair when she is in public. D. companionate love can be fulfilling.

Sociology