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Direct linkRandolph, Brenda – Teaching Tolerance, 2008
As Professor Michael Bamidele Adeyemi of the University of Botswana suggests, "Americans believe that Africa is a country, that Africa is "still uncivilized," that the average African is polygamous, and that Africa is not urbanized." In fact, the African continent encompasses a diverse set of more than 50 nations, each made up…
Descriptors: Textbooks, African Culture, Foreign Countries, News Media
Sarkany, Mihaly – Prospects, 1992
Asserts that Erik Erickson's concept of identity gave a strong impetus to cultural anthropological research. Asserts that it is impossible for all 2,000 distinct ethnic groups to remain unchanged in today's world. Maintains that difficult choices of cultural traits selection will have to be made by peoples of all cultures. (CFR)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Cultural Differences, Cultural Interrelationships, Cultural Pluralism
Peer reviewedBrown, Barbara B. – Social Education, 1994
Reports on the Third International Social Studies Conference held in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1994. Discusses democracy, educational reform efforts, and the importance of tourism to the Kenyan economy. Asserts that U.S. teachers must use accurate and nonstereotypical instructional materials in teaching about Africa. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Democracy, Democratic Values, Educational Change
