Contemporary Sociological Theory

Appelrouth, Scott

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“…The sociological concepts of socialization, internalization, and externalization, as an epistemological frame, help us to interpret, understand, and analyse the transformation process (Appelrouth and Edles 2008; Berger and Luckman 1966; Easa and Fincham 2012). Socialization refers to the process of learning socially accepted and established norms, values, knowledge, and praxis; internalization relates to the internal assimilation of that which has been learned, or ‘subjectification’.…”

Section: Educational Mechanisms As Sociological Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Education as an Instrument of Nation‐Building in Postcolonial Africa

Bereketeab

2020

Studies Ethnicity & National

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The article examines the role of education in nation-building in postcolonial Africa. The postcolonial African nationalist leaders faced formidable challenges in building new nations out of disparate ethnic, religious, cultural, and linguistic groups, particularly as regards the two intimately related processes of deconstruction and construction. While deconstruction entailed dismantling the structures, institutions, and power relations of the colonial period, construction entailed replacing them with relevant national institutions, structures, authorities, and mechanisms. Education was to advance the process of construction and transformation as a pedagogical instrument for cultivating a national identity by fostering integration and cohesion. One of the nationalist leaders' biggest mistakes, however, was to adopt a homogenizing strategy of nation-building. The paper subscribes to the conception of heterogeneity as a nation-building strategy, where ethnic and civic (sub-national and national) layers constitute the nation. The overall focus of the article is a conceptual and theoretical analysis of the nexus between education and nation-building in postcolonial Africa. The central argument is that education plays a decisive role in nation-building in Africa. Eritrea is selected as an empirical case study to advance this argument.

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Section: Educational Mechanisms As Sociological Processesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Education as an Instrument of Nation‐Building in Postcolonial Africa

Bereketeab

2020

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“…Hegel (1770-1831) retomou a concepção ternária de Flora, considerando a história dividida em três partes, tendo a terceira (Reino do Pai) começado com a Reforma, onde Deus se conheceria realmente como Espírito (DELUMEAU, 1997, p.374-375). Para Hegel, os homens caminhariam sucessivamente para o estado perfeito de Espírito ou Ideia Absoluta, revelado por Deus, onde ficariam totalmente auto-conscientes e livres, reconhecendo que o mundo objectivo seria produto do espírito humano (APPELROUTH;EDLES, 2008, p.36).…”

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“…Para o seu herdeiro intelectual, Marx (1818-1883), a consciência de classe, produto da relação comum com os meios de produção, moveria a história em direcção ao comunismo (APPELROUTH;EDLES, 2008, p.31). Este seria um fim utópico no qual conflitos, exploração e alienação deixariam de existir, podendo os indivíduos explorar todos os seus talentos.…”

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Modernization on Two Times and Its Influence in Current Religiosity

Coutinho¹

2018

FRAG

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this article develops modernization in two times. First, the processes underlying the first modernisation are addressed. Second, it is discussed the theoretical contributions related to the second modernisation, focused on its influence on contemporary religiosity. The first modernisation was characterized by the centrality of reason and the individual. The second modernisation is distinguished by the importance of the individual and the risk. In institutional religion or in individual spirituality solutions can be found to extreme individualism and for global risks, for meaninglessness and for urban isolation.Modernização em Dois Tempos e sua Influência na Religiosidade ActualResumo: este artigo desenvolve a modernização em dois tempos. Primeiro, abordam-se os processos subjacentes à primeira modernização. Segundo, abordam-se os contributos teóricos relativos à segunda modernização, focada na sua influência na religiosidade actual. A primeira modernização caracterizou-se pela centralidade da razão e do indivíduo. A segunda modernização distingue-se pela importância do indivíduo e do risco. Na religião institucional ou na espiritualidade individual podem encontrar-se soluções para o individualismo extremado como para os riscos globais, para a falta de sentido e para o isolamento urbano.

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“…Talcott Parson’s pattern variable dichotomies and Durkheim’s conceptual framework of Solidarity (Ritzer, 2011, p. 77) can better explain the move from traditional to modern society. Parsonian paradigm mentions a major shift in the traditional society, which is primarily ascriptive, collective and particularistic (Appelrouth & Edles, 2007, p. 29) to the modern system which is predominantly achievement-oriented, individualistic and universalistic. Similarly, Durkheim also explains the shift from mechanical solidarity based on strong collective conscience to a society marked by division of labour and interdependence, leading to organic solidarity.…”

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Institution of Dzumsa in North Sikkim: A Sociological Understanding

Thapa

Sachdeva

2017

Sociological Bulletin

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Despite the introduction of Panchayat Raj Institution in rest of Sikkim, Lachen and Lachung, two villages in North Sikkim have still retained the traditional system of self-governance called Dzumsa. The article brings out how despite the penetration of forces of modernisation, the institution still persists as an effective mode of self-governance system fairly accommodating the developmental roles in the new democratic set up in the state. The article concludes by saying how the mechanical solidarity and collective consciousness in the Durkheimian an sense and Parsonian pattern variable of collective-orientation and particularism still remains intact although faint changes are being noticed in the institution.

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Contemporary Sociological Theory

Cited by 8 publications

References 15 publications

Education as an Instrument of Nation‐Building in Postcolonial Africa

Education as an Instrument of Nation‐Building in Postcolonial Africa

Modernization on Two Times and Its Influence in Current Religiosity

Institution of Dzumsa in North Sikkim: A Sociological Understanding

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