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Questions of Competence: Culture, Classification and Intellectual Disability

Cultural Values and Development in Uganda (Nirp Research for Policy Series) by John C. Munene, Shalom Schwartz, 2001-01

Traditional religion, custom, and Christianity in Uganda as illustrated by the Ganda with some references to other African cultures and Islam by Francis-Xavier Sserufusa Kyewalyanga, 1976

The making of bark-cloth by Hamo Sassoon, 1973

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to 1230 pm Afternoon will be used for workshops/discussions and weekends used forexcursions Study Section Thematic workshop on the Education system in uganda
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Dogon
A report on the Dogon pastoral society of uganda.
http://lucy.ukc.ac.uk/EthnoAtlas/Hmar/Cult_dir/Culture.7840

Extractions: Society-DOGON The Dogon are an ethnic group located mainly in the administrative districts of Bandiagara and Douentza in Mali, West Africa. Their territory extends from approximately lat. 13 1/2 degrees-15 degrees N by long. 1 1/2-4 degrees W. This area is composed of three quite distinct topographical regions: the plain, the cliffs, and the plateau. Within these regions the Dogon population of about 250,000 (ca. 1965) is most heavily concentrated along a 90-mile stretch of escarpment called the Cliffs of Bandiagara. This provides a rather spectacular physical setting for villages built up on the sides of the escarpment. The Dogon language has been classified within the Voltaic (or Gur) subfamily of the Niger-Congo language family (Greenberg 1966: 8, 162, 165). The people call themselves Dogon or Dogom (sing., Dogo), but in the older literature they are most often called Habe (sing., Kado), a Fulbe word meaning "stranger" or "pagan." The Dogon are primarily agriculturalists, their principal crops being millet, sorghum, rice, onions, beans, tobacco, and sorrel. They are also arboriculturalists. The Dogon keep herds of goats and sheep along with some cows and poultry. Hunting contributes little to the diet since game in the area is scarce. Fishing is done once a year as a collective venture. According to their traditional history, ancestors of the Dogon migrated to the area which they now inhabit some time around the tenth century. These ancestors were four brothers, Dyon, Ono, Arou, and Domno. Inhabitants of different regions claim kinship with one of these four brothers. The Dogon have a system of social stratification similar to numerous other societies of the West African Sudan. The distinctive feature is a hierarchical series of occupational "castes" or status groups consisting of workers in iron, wood, and leather, as well as the griots. The griots function as lineage genealogists, musicians, and poets and are evidently believed to be sorcerers as well. Caste members live apart from the agriculturalists in either a special quarter reserved for them, or outside of the village, or in villages of their own. Each caste is endogamous and the members do not participate in the common religious cults. Dogon villages, usually in groups of about 5 or 6, are concentrated around water holes and referred to as "cantons" or regions. Village organization is kin-based within the overall framework of exogamous patrilineal lineages (gina). The fundamental unit of Dogon social organization is the localized patrilineage or lineage segment. The basic residential unit is the conjugal family household (gina), usually composed of a polygynous family group (i.e., a man, his wives, and their unmarried children). It is not clear from the data whether or not these household groups are organized into extended patrilocal families. Paulme (1940: 246) simply says that marital residence is patrilocal in the village of the man's father, often within the same village quarter. According to Palau Marti (1957: 58), the larger gina (i.e., lineages) are divided into several tire togu, but it is ambiguous as to whether or not these are sublineages or extended patrilocal families. In any event, there is some clustering within villages of patrilineally-related households. The senior male of the local lineage group, who is called the gina bana, occupies a larger-than-ordinary house (also called gina), and houses of other lineage members are associated with his household. Several family compounds make up a quarter or togu. All villages have at least one togu na, a shelter where the men gather, and a Lebe shrine. The localized patrilineage (gina) owns houses and agricultural fields, has its own altars and ceremonialism, and its own burial place. The lineage head, gina bana, is the oldest living male descendant of the common ancestor of the lineage. The primary responsibility of the gina bana is to conduct ceremonies. In addition, he presides over a council of elders made up of all the adult men of the group. The council and the gina bana settle family disputes, administer the property, and send representatives to the village council. The region is an agglomeration of several villages which, according to Paulme (1940: 25), share "a unity of a triple order, at once geographic, linguistic, and ethnic." The geographic unity stems from the grouping of the villages around water holes. Each region has its own distinct dialect, some of which are considerably different from each other. Ethnic unity derives from the fact that all members of the region claim kinship with a common ancestor, who was responsible for founding the first village in the region. The oldest direct descendant of the founder is called the hogon. The hogon is the chief of the region and, along with a council of elders made up of the gina bana, rules over the affairs of the region. The regulatory functions of this group include policing, the levying of taxes, and the administration of justice. The hogon also has important priestly functions. There are age brotherhoods known as tumo among the Dogon. Initiations into the brotherhoods are conducted every three to four years. The most distinctive function of the tumo is the performance of the batono rite. This rite takes place during the sowing festival and the same-age brotherhood performs it 9 or 12 years in succession. Paulme states that although the importance of the age brotherhoods was decreasing, age as a status factor had always been and continued to be very important. The men's society among the Dogon controls the cult of the masks (Awa). The men's society is characterized by a strict etiquette, obligations, interdicts, and a secret language. All young men are instructed in the cult of the masks. Women and children are strictly excluded. In addition, selected young men, the olubaru, are given additional instruction. They are the ones who will have the life-time duty of preserving the traditions of the masks. The olubaru are initiated in a Sigi ceremony, which is celebrated once every 60 years. The masks perform every year during the 4 weeks which precede the sowing festival, at the Sigi ceremony, and during the preparation for a dama festival (the ceremony for lifting the mourning period). Besides the cult of the masks, there are three other principal cults among the Dogon. In the public plaza of every village there is an altar of Lebe. The Lebe cult is associated with the agricultural cycle and its chief priest is the hogon. The cult of Binu is often referred to as totemic. We observe it in the essential characteristics of this institution: existence of exogamous totemic clans, the members of the clan having the same name and respecting the same animal (or vegetable) prohibition. ...The prohibitions are transmitted in the paternal line and are in keeping with exogamy [Paulme 1940: 109]. The cult of Binu is also associated with the agricultural cycle, and sacrifices are offered at cult altars during the agricultural season. The cult of the ancestors is associated with gina. The purpose of the rituals is to establish and maintain good relations between the dead and the living. The gina bana is in charge of the ancestor cult. Culture summary by Marlene M. Martin and Robert O. Lagace Greenberg, Joseph H. The languages of Africa. Bloomington, Indiana University, 1966. Palau Marti, Montserrat. Les Dogon [The Dogon]. Paris, Presses Universitaires de France, 1957. 12, 122 p. illus., maps. Paulme, Denise. Organisation sociale des Dogon (Soudan francais) [Social organization of the Dogon (French Sudan)]. Paris, Editions Domat-Montchrestien, F. Loviton et Cie., 1940. 603 p. illus. 7840
Upa/uganda/culture
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Provides a profile of the culture, people groups, ministries overview, and prayer requests.
http://www.peopleteams.org/kampala/
Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination Uganda | Introduction
Guide to for travelers to uganda including information on events, culture, where to go, how to get there and travel news.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/africa/uganda/

Extractions: Uganda Uganda's long string of tragedies since independence has been a staple of the Western media so most people still regard the country as a volatile place to be avoided. However, most parts of the country have been stable for several years and the country's transformation has been little short of astounding. Kampala is now the modern, bustling capital of a new Uganda, a country with one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. Travellers are drawn by Uganda's beautiful mountains, trekking opportunities and mountain gorillas. Before independence, Uganda was a prosperous and cohesive country. Its great beauty led Winston Churchill to refer to it as the 'Pearl of Africa', but by the mid-1980s Uganda lay shattered and bankrupt, broken by tribal animosity, nepotism, insanely corrupt politics, mass murder and military tyranny. Despite the killings and brutality, Ugandans appear to have weathered the storm remarkably well. However, even rose-coloured glasses won't hide the country's huge debt, AIDS crisis and less than desirable human rights record. It's advisable to ask for local advice before travelling to areas near the borders of Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan, due to occasional incursions by rebel troops. Full country name: Republic of Uganda
Buganda Home Page - Main Page
The history, language and culture of the people of Buganda, occupying the southcentral region of uganda.
http://www.buganda.com/
My Uganda >> About The Country Uganda
About uganda. Home About uganda. Quick Start. Quick Facts. Geography. History. People culture. Art. Economy
http://www.myuganda.co.ug/categories/about

Extractions: Help Line Uganda is saturated in colour, the outstanding natural beauty of its people and its landscapes have always stirred inspiration in travellers and residents. Parts of Uganda have changed very little in the last hundred years; the period of turmoil between 1967 and 1986 virtually ground all industrial and economic progress to a halt. This was an era when other countries in Africa were enjoying the fruits of international aid and their economies expanded as fast as their populations. Uganda has only just started to receive positive international attention and it has been slow and cautious in coming. The increasing confidence with which donor countries treat Uganda is a direct result of its current leadership, which has been so responsive in progressive policy making.
Culture & Traditions
uganda cover a wide variety of themes. The annotated index on this page includesthe archived letters which touch on various issues related to ugandan culture
http://www.lifeinafrica.com/voices/uganda/culture.htm

Extractions: The stories in Letters from Uganda cover a wide variety of themes. The annotated index on this page includes the archived letters which touch on various issues related to Ugandan culture and traditions. For your convenience, each link opens in a new page. The information presented in Letters from Uganda represents the opinions and perceptions of the author, and should not be quoted as complete or factual. If you notice any inaccuracies which should be addressed, please email your comments to the author at mzungu@lifeinafrica.com ...Witchcraft !
The Life In Africa Foundation, Kampala, Uganda
LiA looks beyond poverty, politics and culture, to the ways that these and otherissues LiA Community is committed to making uganda a strong part of the global
http://www.lifeinafrica.com/about_LiA/

Extractions: Bringing Africa to the world The Life in Africa Foundation is a purely private, associate run initiative , which was founded in Uganda in 1999. Its now run with the precision of a ' Think-Tank LiA started out with a multi-purpose agenda that was t o increase international understanding of contemporary Africa and African people, impact the lives of African people, by providing opportunities for Africans to help themselves, through the use of the Internet, and promote microfinance. Today, our website has become one of Ugandas most visited sites / web portal.
My Uganda >> About Uganda >> People & Culture >> Tribes
Find. This Site. People culture, Home About uganda People culture Tribes, People culture Tribal Groupings Monarchies. More Resources.
http://www.myuganda.co.ug/categories/about/people_culture/tribes_languages/

Extractions: Tribes and Languages of the Peoples of Uganda Uganda is made up up various tribes that give Uganda its unique identity as a land of so many languages, but with one people. Tribes of Uganda are classified in five major language groups; Bantu, Nilotics, Madi - Muro, Highland Nilotics and Nilo - Hermits. Bantu Nilotics Madi-Muro Baganda ... Kakwa Locations of Tribes
Government Of Uganda - The Constitution
The State and citizens shall endeavour to preserve and protect and generally promote,the culture of preservation of public property and uganda's heritage.
http://www.government.go.ug/constitution/index.php
1Up Travel > History And Culture Of Uganda.
uganda Explore the fascinating history and culture of uganda. culture uganda'spopulation is made up of a complex and diverse range of tribes.
http://www.1uptravel.com/international/africa/uganda/history-culture.html

Extractions: Travel Reservations and Bookings More Categories Introduction Topography Local Life Local Cuisine Local Holidays Festivals-Events Embassies Administration News Stand Worth a See !! Sight Seeing Maps Flags Shopping Eating Out Recreation Travel Essentials Country Facts Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Search 1Up Travel Archeology tells us that prehistoric man walked the earth in what is now Uganda, and many sites have been excavated that show habitation over the centuries. One of the more recent excavations is at Kiboro near Lake Albert, where there are traces of village life going back a thousand years. Recorded history has a much shorter tradition, and a documentary evidence of Uganda's past goes only 150 years. However, oral traditions are also important to us, and from these we learn stories of several hundred years ago. The 19th century was a period of great change and great strife in Uganda. Many of the most famous sites are associated to this period. Important sites that relate to people and events in Uganda's rich past are now popular places for tourists to visit.
1Up Travel > Uganda > Travel & Tourism | Tourist Guide To Uganda
and topography of uganda. History of uganda Presents a detailedhistorical background and culture of uganda. Local Life People
http://www.1uptravel.com/international/africa/uganda/

Extractions: Travel Reservations and Bookings More Categories Introduction Topography Local Life Local Cuisine Local Holidays Festivals-Events Embassies Administration News Stand Worth a See !! Sight Seeing Maps Flags Shopping Eating Out Recreation Travel Essentials Country Facts Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Search 1Up Travel
MapZones.com Uganda
uganda Map, History, culture, People, Population, Climate, Economy, Animal andplants, Languages,capital, island, major city, province, Communications,State
http://atlas.freegk.com/world/africa/uganda/uganda.php
World History Archives: The Culture History Of Uganda
The culture history of uganda. Hartford Web Publishing is not theauthor of the documents in World History Archives and does not
http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/35/index-hf.html

Extractions: Hartford Web Publishing is not the author of the documents in World History Archives The history of Uganda in general By Prof. Emmanuel K. Twesigye, Ohio Wesleyan University, 29 January 1995. With its fertile land, Uganda could become Africa's bread basket. However, much of this land is idle, and young people flock into towns and cities, where there are no jobs or housing, and as a result, many are unemployed and homeless, who resort to illegal activities. We can discourage migration into the urban areas by developing the rural areas and creating opportunities and employment there.
Reisinformatie Over Uganda, Afrika. Informatie Over De Cultuur Van Uganda
Back to index. Terug naar de overzichtspagina.culture of uganda.
http://www.afrikavakanties.nl/uganda/culture_uganda.html

Extractions: kampala Uganda's population is made up of a complex and diverse range of tribes. Lake Kyoga forms the northern boundary for the Bantu-speaking peoples, who dominate much of east, central and southern Africa. In Uganda they include the Baganda and several other tribes. In the north live the Lango and the Acholi, who speak Nilotic languages. To the east are the Teso and Karamojong, who are related to the Maasai and who also speak Nilotic languages. Pygmies live in the forests of the west. Each tribe has its musical history; songs are passed down from generation to generation. Ndigindi (lyre), entongoli (harp), amadinda (xylophone) and lukeme (thumb piano) are commonly played instruments. An Acholi, Okot p'Bitek, is one of Uganda's most famous writers of folklore, satirical poems and songs. His book Song of Lawino (1966) describes the stories told in Acholi songs. While about two-thirds of the population is Christian, the remaining third still practises animism or follows Islam. There were sizeable numbers of Sikhs and Hindus in the country until Asians were expelled in 1972, although many are now returning following an invitation from the president. For the most part, Ugandan cuisine consists of a stodge filler with beans or a meat sauce. Main dishes are usually centred on beef, goat or mutton and the starch comes from ugali, or maize meal. Ugali is cooked up into a thick porridge until it sets hard. It's then served up in flat bricks. If that doesn't sound appealing, the country's tropical climate contributes to a healthy choice of fruits. Something you don't come across very often but which makes an excellent snack meal is mkate mayai (bread eggs). Originally an Arab dish, it's wheat dough spread into a thin pancake, filled with minced meat and raw egg, and then folded into a neat parcel and fried on a hotplate. Beer is probably the most widely available commodity across Uganda. Pombe is a locally made fermented banana beer and waragi the local millet-based alcohol. Both can knock you around and give you a mean hangover.
Culture
Perhaps the most important thing to grasp about the culture of uganda(or any African culture), is that it doesn't really exist.
http://www.aim-uganda.org/uganda/culture.htm

Extractions: History [ Culture ] Facts Links Travel Perhaps the most important thing to grasp about the culture of Uganda (or any African culture), is that it doesn't really exist. There are so many tribal groups, with their own different cultures, that any attempt to define them together is nearly meaningless. To think that Uganda has 43 languages in a country about the size of the state of Oregon, or the size of the UK, might help you understand. Our purpose here isn't to create a web site detailing the cultural breakdown of Uganda, however if you wish to find more information, just click on the map below. You will be transported to the relevant people/tribal group page on the Uganda Home Pages site. AIM Members
UK Uganda Network - Venture Scout Resources - Society & Culture
''Children have the right to enjoy their own culture, progress and Contact the ugandaNetwork Copyright © The UK uganda Network 2000 Last modified 29th July
http://www.ugandanetwork.org.uk/activity/ventures/scoutsvs.htm

Extractions: and practice their own religion and use their own language'' The rich diversity of tribes and ethnic groups that form the Ugandan nation as a whole cannot be simply described. Each tribe and ethnic group has its own customs and cultures. English has been maintained as the official language in an attempt to override tribal differences and to prevent any one group from gaining dominance. The vast majority of Ugandans are rural dwellers who live as subsistence farmers, though many produce coffee. We will take a further look at the Ugandan society under the following headings: Contact the Uganda Network
UK Uganda Network - Beaver Scout Resources - Society And Culture
This can be part of our culture and it may be something a whole nation describedin this book, make some tribal masks and celebrate uganda Independence Day
http://www.ugandanetwork.org.uk/activity/beavers/craft.htm

Extractions: In most communities traditions are passed on from one generation to the next. This may be by the way certain events are celebrated or special clothes that are worn, or special food that is eaten on certain occasions or songs that are sung. This can be part of our culture and it may be something a whole nation identifies with or something only a small group celebrate. It is often very important to people's lives. Make some of the musical instruments described in this book, make some tribal masks and celebrate Uganda Independence Day (9th October). Make some Ugandan food or celebrate with monkey nuts and Pepsi or coke. With your Beaver Scouts celebrate a custom from your local community. This may be a particular way of celebrating a national event or a special custom relating to the past and the traditions in your community. Remember to tell the Beaver Scouts what it all means! Religion plays a very important role in the lives of the people in Uganda. About 65% of the population are Christians, divided mostly between the Catholic and Protestant denominations but there are also Orthodox Christians. About 30% are Muslim and the remainder are Hindus, Sikhs or belong to other religions.
Friends In The Forest Uganda, Gorilla, Safari, Chimpanzee,
Following your wildlife adventure, visit the rural village of Lutengo where ugandasmost to the king) will be your hosts as you explore the culture of the
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