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Papers by Abdul Kuba
Journal of international women's studies, 2018
Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisi... more Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisioned through heroic narratives. According to these narratives, nations are formed through the blood and toil of fore-fathers not fore-mothers. Women’s roles in nation-building are regarded as supportive, relegating them to the background as supporters of their male counterparts. Heroines receive little or no attention in the historiography of national struggles. Pedagogically, heroines are understudied in most African school systems. It is easier for one to encounter names of nationalists like Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana), Nelson Mandela (South Africa), Jomo Kenyatta (Kenya), Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso) among other heroes who led the liberation struggle in their respective countries compared to heroines like Yaa Asantewaa (Ghana), Charwe Nyakasikana (Zimbabwe), Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh (Ghana) among other women who contributed immensely to the development of their nation. Women have contrib...
International Journal of Migration and Residential Mobility
Ghanaian migration to the USA is considered a displacement caused by poverty, political instabili... more Ghanaian migration to the USA is considered a displacement caused by poverty, political instability and the desire for one to improve his or her economic and social status. Such perceptions are usually based on stereotypes rather than theoretically informed empirical evidence. This idea is influenced by media images of massive refugee flows of Africa to the USA. Like any other African immigrants, Ghanaian migration to the USA can be viewed in two main forms; involuntary and voluntary. The involuntary migration experience of Ghanaians in the USA dates to the 16th century when Ghanaians were brought to North America as slaves to provide labour for the 'new world'. Voluntary migration of Ghanaian, on the other hand, became visible during the second half of the 20th century after the country gained its independence from the British. Methodologically, the paper employs the qualitative approach by examining newspapers reports, oral interviews and various secondary sources exploring migration and labour history.
Int. J. Migration and Residential Mobility, 2019
Ghanaian migration to the USA is considered a displacement caused by poverty, political instabili... more Ghanaian migration to the USA is considered a displacement caused by poverty, political instability and the desire for one to improve his or her economic and social status. Such perceptions are usually based on stereotypes rather than theoretically informed empirical evidence. This idea is influenced by media images of massive refugee flows of Africa to the USA. Like any other African immigrants, Ghanaian migration to the USA can be viewed in two main forms; involuntary and voluntary. The involuntary migration experience of Ghanaians in the USA dates to the 16th century when Ghanaians were brought to North America as slaves to provide labour for the 'new world'. Voluntary migration of Ghanaian, on the other hand, became visible during the second half of the 20th century after the country gained its independence from the British. Methodologically, the paper employs the qualitative approach by examining newspapers reports, oral interviews and various secondary sources exploring migration and labour history.
Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisi... more Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisioned through heroic narratives. According to these narratives, nations are formed through the blood and toil of fore-fathers not fore-mothers. Women’s roles in nation-building are regarded as supportive, relegating them to the background as supporters of their male counterparts. Heroines receive little or no attention in the historiography of national struggles. Pedagogically, heroines are understudied in most African school systems. It is easier for one to encounter names of nationalists like Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana), Nelson Mandela (South Africa), Jomo Kenyatta (Kenya), Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso) among other heroes who led the liberation struggle in their respective countries compared to heroines like Yaa Asantewaa (Ghana), Charwe Nyakasikana (Zimbabwe), Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh (Ghana) among other women who contributed immensely to the development of their nation. Women have contributed greatly to the formation of the African nation. They served as reproducers of the state not only through their biological role as child bearers, but also their roles as cultural transmitters and liberators. Women’s role in the nations of Africa must be examined if our understanding of nationalism is to be complete. There is the need for the history of nationalism in Africa to be examined through a feminist lens rather than the traditional masculine conception. This essay addresses this lacuna in the history of nationalism in Africa by examining the roles of Yaa Asantewaa of Ghana and Charwe Nyakasikana of Zimbabwe in the national struggles in their respective countries in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisi... more Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisioned through heroic narratives. According to these narratives, nations are formed through the blood and toil of fore-fathers not fore-mothers. Women’s roles in nation-building are regarded as supportive, relegating them to the background as supporters of their male counterparts. Heroines receive little or no attention in the historiography of national struggles. Pedagogically, heroines are understudied in most African school systems. It is easier for one to encounter names of nationalists like Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana), Nelson Mandela (South Africa), Jomo Kenyatta (Kenya), Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso) among other heroes who led the liberation struggle in their respective countries compared to heroines like Yaa Asantewaa (Ghana), Charwe Nyakasikana (Zimbabwe), Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh (Ghana) among other women who contributed immensely to the development of their nation. Women have contributed greatly to the formation of the African nation. They served as reproducers of the state not only through their biological role as child bearers, but also their roles as cultural transmitters and liberators. Women’s role in the nations of Africa must be examined if our understanding of nationalism is to be complete. There is the need for the history of nationalism in Africa to be examined through a feminist lens rather than the traditional masculine conception. This essay addresses this lacuna in the history of nationalism in Africa by examining the roles of Yaa Asantewaa of Ghana and Charwe Nyakasikana of Zimbabwe in the national struggles in their respective countries in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Throughout history there had existed clashes of cultures of different regions. Whenever there is ... more Throughout history there had existed clashes of cultures of different regions. Whenever there is a clash of cultures the superior culture tends to exert its supremacy on the weaker. The Gold Coast now Ghana is not an exception of this phenomenon. With the Gold Coast contact with the Europeans certain changes occurred in the way of life of the people of the Gold Coast this changes made most Gold Coasters turn away from their traditional way of doing things to adopt the alien culture that was introduced to them. The adoption of the alien culture by some Gold Coasters resulted in a conflict between the traditional order and the new order as most people who adopted the new order were made to segregate themselves from the traditional order and regard it as barbaric. With this insight, this paper presents content and context information on the various social changes that took place in country in the twentieth century.
Throughout history there had existed clashes of cultures of different regions. Whenever there is ... more Throughout history there had existed clashes of cultures of different regions. Whenever there is a clash of cultures the superior culture tends to exert its supremacy on the weaker. The Gold Coast now Ghana is not an exception of this phenomenon. With the Gold Coast contact with the Europeans certain changes occurred in the way of life of the people of the Gold Coast this changes made most Gold Coasters turn away from their traditional way of doing things to adopt the alien culture that was introduced to them. The adoption of the alien culture by some Gold Coasters resulted in a conflict between the traditional order and the new order as most people who adopted the new order were made to segregate themselves from the traditional order and regard it as barbaric. With this insight, this paper presents content and context information on the various social changes that took place in country in the twentieth century.
Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisi... more Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisioned through heroic narratives. According to these narratives, nations are formed through the blood and toil of fore-fathers not fore-mothers. Women's roles in nation-building are regarded as supportive, relegating them to the background as supporters of their male counter-part. Heroines receive little or no attention in the historiography of national struggles. Pedagogically, heroines are understudied in most African school systems. It is easier for one to encounter names of nationalists like Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana), Nelson Mandela (South Africa), Jomo Kenyatta (Kenya), Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso) among other heroes who led the liberation struggle in their respective countries compared to heroines like Yaa Asantewaa (Ghana), Charwe Nyakasikana (Zimbabwe), Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh (Ghana) among other women who contributed immensely to the development of their nation. Women have contributed greatly to the formation of the African nation. They served as reproducers of the state not only through their biological role as child bearers, but also their roles as cultural transmitters and liberators. Women's role in the nations of Africa must be examined if our understanding of nationalism is to be complete. There is the need for the history of nationalism in Africa to be examined through a feminist lens rather than the traditional masculine conception. This essay addresses this lacuna in the history of nationalism in Africa by examining the roles of Yaa Asantewaa of Ghana and Charwe Nyakasikana of Zimbabwe in the national struggles in their respective countries in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. 2 | P a g e
Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisi... more Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisioned through heroic narratives. According to these narratives, nations are formed through the blood and toil of fore-fathers not fore-mothers. Women's roles in nation-building are regarded as supportive, relegating them to the background as supporters of their male counter-part. Heroines receive little or no attention in the historiography of national struggles. Pedagogically, heroines are understudied in most African school systems. It is easier for one to encounter names of nationalists like Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana), Nelson Mandela (South Africa), Jomo Kenyatta (Kenya), Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso) among other heroes who led the liberation struggle in their respective countries compared to heroines like Yaa Asantewaa (Ghana), Charwe Nyakasikana (Zimbabwe), Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh (Ghana) among other women who contributed immensely to the development of their nation. Women have contributed greatly to the formation of the African nation. They served as reproducers of the state not only through their biological role as child bearers, but also their roles as cultural transmitters and liberators. Women's role in the nations of Africa must be examined if our understanding of nationalism is to be complete. There is the need for the history of nationalism in Africa to be examined through a feminist lens rather than the traditional masculine conception. This essay addresses this lacuna in the history of nationalism in Africa by examining the roles of Yaa Asantewaa of Ghana and Charwe Nyakasikana of Zimbabwe in the national struggles in their respective countries in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. 2 | P a g e
Throughout history there had existed clashes of cultures of different regions. Whenever there is ... more Throughout history there had existed clashes of cultures of different regions. Whenever there is a clash of cultures the superior culture tends to exert its supremacy on the weaker. The Gold Coast now Ghana is not an exception of this phenomenon. With the Gold Coast contact with the Europeans certain changes occurred in the way of life of the people of the Gold Coast this changes made most Gold Coasters turn away from their traditional way of doing things to adopt the alien culture that was introduced to them. The adoption of the alien culture by some Gold Coasters resulted in a conflict between the traditional order and the new order as most people who adopted the new order were made to segregate themselves from the traditional order and regard it as barbaric. With this insight, this paper presents content and context information on the various social changes that took place in country in the twentieth century.
Drafts by Abdul Kuba
This paper presents a content and context information on how the Aborigines Rights and Protection... more This paper presents a content and context information on how the Aborigines Rights and Protection Society of Gold Coast championed the first major official nationalist movement in Ghana with a glance of antecedents before their rise and the activities embark with the resources available. It also examines the factors and events that necessitated the formation of the Aborigines Rights Protection Society, the aims of the society, its achievements and the eventual annihilation of the society. Though the society might not have fulfilled its major goal of weakening European imperial mechanism, it served as the first organization that attempted to halt colonial activities in the Gold Coast. Most historiographies on Ghana’s independent struggle give more credence to late nationalist movements and political parties of the late nineteenth century. In this paper I the relevance of early movements for the attainment of Independence in Ghana by scrutinizing the activities of the Aborigines Rights Protection Society. The paper is by no means discrediting chivalrous efforts of political parties such as the Convention People’s Party (CPP), the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) and individuals such as Kwame Nkrumah, J.B. Danquah, Paa Grant among other liberation fighters. It, however, places the liberation struggle in a context where both early and late nationalist efforts can be appreciated. The paper relies on archival documents, interviews and secondary data that treat the subject of Ghana’s independence struggle.
Ghanaian migration to the United States is often viewed as a displacement caused by poverty, poli... more Ghanaian migration to the United States is often viewed as a displacement caused by poverty, political instability and the desire for one to improve his or her economic and social status. Such perceptions are usually based on stereotypes rather than theoretically informed empirical evidence. This idea is usually influenced by media images of massive refugee flows of Africa to the United States. Like any other African immigrants, Ghanaian migration to the United States can be viewed in two main forms; involuntary and voluntary. The involuntary migration experience of Ghanaians in the United States dates to the sixteenth century, when Ghanaians were brought to North Africa as slaves to provide labor for the " New World ". Voluntary migration of Ghanaian on the other hand became visible during the second half of the twentieth century after the country gained its independence from the British. From the twentieth century, Ghanaians were motivated by the need for higher education to fill the vacuum left by their colonial masters, and to better their economic and social conditions. Migration to New York City was greatly influenced by the community of Ghanaians created by first wave of Ghanaian immigrants in New York. This community gave new immigrants hope of a better life in the United States. This paper examines the main factors that account for incessant follow of Ghanaian to New York City, the impact of such migration on identity formation in the United States and New York in particular.
Ghanaian migration to the United States is often viewed as a displacement caused by poverty, poli... more Ghanaian migration to the United States is often viewed as a displacement caused by poverty, political instability and the desire for one to improve his or her economic and social status. Such perceptions are usually based on stereotypes rather than theoretically informed empirical evidence. This idea is usually influenced by media images of massive refugee flows of Africa to the United States. Like any other African immigrants, Ghanaian migration to the United States can be viewed in two main forms; involuntary and voluntary. The involuntary migration experience of Ghanaians in the United States dates to the sixteenth century, when Ghanaians were brought to North Africa as slaves to provide labor for the " New World ". Voluntary migration of Ghanaian on the other hand became visible during the second half of the twentieth century after the country gained its independence from the British. From the twentieth century, Ghanaians were motivated by the need for higher education to fill the vacuum left by their colonial masters, and to better their economic and social conditions. Migration to New York City was greatly influenced by the community of Ghanaians created by first wave of Ghanaian immigrants in New York. This community gave new immigrants hope of a better life in the United States. This paper examines the main factors that account for incessant follow of Ghanaian to New York City, the impact of such migration on identity formation in the United States and New York in particular.
Book Reviews by Abdul Kuba
Journal of international women's studies, 2018
Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisi... more Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisioned through heroic narratives. According to these narratives, nations are formed through the blood and toil of fore-fathers not fore-mothers. Women’s roles in nation-building are regarded as supportive, relegating them to the background as supporters of their male counterparts. Heroines receive little or no attention in the historiography of national struggles. Pedagogically, heroines are understudied in most African school systems. It is easier for one to encounter names of nationalists like Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana), Nelson Mandela (South Africa), Jomo Kenyatta (Kenya), Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso) among other heroes who led the liberation struggle in their respective countries compared to heroines like Yaa Asantewaa (Ghana), Charwe Nyakasikana (Zimbabwe), Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh (Ghana) among other women who contributed immensely to the development of their nation. Women have contrib...
International Journal of Migration and Residential Mobility
Ghanaian migration to the USA is considered a displacement caused by poverty, political instabili... more Ghanaian migration to the USA is considered a displacement caused by poverty, political instability and the desire for one to improve his or her economic and social status. Such perceptions are usually based on stereotypes rather than theoretically informed empirical evidence. This idea is influenced by media images of massive refugee flows of Africa to the USA. Like any other African immigrants, Ghanaian migration to the USA can be viewed in two main forms; involuntary and voluntary. The involuntary migration experience of Ghanaians in the USA dates to the 16th century when Ghanaians were brought to North America as slaves to provide labour for the 'new world'. Voluntary migration of Ghanaian, on the other hand, became visible during the second half of the 20th century after the country gained its independence from the British. Methodologically, the paper employs the qualitative approach by examining newspapers reports, oral interviews and various secondary sources exploring migration and labour history.
Int. J. Migration and Residential Mobility, 2019
Ghanaian migration to the USA is considered a displacement caused by poverty, political instabili... more Ghanaian migration to the USA is considered a displacement caused by poverty, political instability and the desire for one to improve his or her economic and social status. Such perceptions are usually based on stereotypes rather than theoretically informed empirical evidence. This idea is influenced by media images of massive refugee flows of Africa to the USA. Like any other African immigrants, Ghanaian migration to the USA can be viewed in two main forms; involuntary and voluntary. The involuntary migration experience of Ghanaians in the USA dates to the 16th century when Ghanaians were brought to North America as slaves to provide labour for the 'new world'. Voluntary migration of Ghanaian, on the other hand, became visible during the second half of the 20th century after the country gained its independence from the British. Methodologically, the paper employs the qualitative approach by examining newspapers reports, oral interviews and various secondary sources exploring migration and labour history.
Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisi... more Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisioned through heroic narratives. According to these narratives, nations are formed through the blood and toil of fore-fathers not fore-mothers. Women’s roles in nation-building are regarded as supportive, relegating them to the background as supporters of their male counterparts. Heroines receive little or no attention in the historiography of national struggles. Pedagogically, heroines are understudied in most African school systems. It is easier for one to encounter names of nationalists like Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana), Nelson Mandela (South Africa), Jomo Kenyatta (Kenya), Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso) among other heroes who led the liberation struggle in their respective countries compared to heroines like Yaa Asantewaa (Ghana), Charwe Nyakasikana (Zimbabwe), Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh (Ghana) among other women who contributed immensely to the development of their nation. Women have contributed greatly to the formation of the African nation. They served as reproducers of the state not only through their biological role as child bearers, but also their roles as cultural transmitters and liberators. Women’s role in the nations of Africa must be examined if our understanding of nationalism is to be complete. There is the need for the history of nationalism in Africa to be examined through a feminist lens rather than the traditional masculine conception. This essay addresses this lacuna in the history of nationalism in Africa by examining the roles of Yaa Asantewaa of Ghana and Charwe Nyakasikana of Zimbabwe in the national struggles in their respective countries in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisi... more Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisioned through heroic narratives. According to these narratives, nations are formed through the blood and toil of fore-fathers not fore-mothers. Women’s roles in nation-building are regarded as supportive, relegating them to the background as supporters of their male counterparts. Heroines receive little or no attention in the historiography of national struggles. Pedagogically, heroines are understudied in most African school systems. It is easier for one to encounter names of nationalists like Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana), Nelson Mandela (South Africa), Jomo Kenyatta (Kenya), Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso) among other heroes who led the liberation struggle in their respective countries compared to heroines like Yaa Asantewaa (Ghana), Charwe Nyakasikana (Zimbabwe), Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh (Ghana) among other women who contributed immensely to the development of their nation. Women have contributed greatly to the formation of the African nation. They served as reproducers of the state not only through their biological role as child bearers, but also their roles as cultural transmitters and liberators. Women’s role in the nations of Africa must be examined if our understanding of nationalism is to be complete. There is the need for the history of nationalism in Africa to be examined through a feminist lens rather than the traditional masculine conception. This essay addresses this lacuna in the history of nationalism in Africa by examining the roles of Yaa Asantewaa of Ghana and Charwe Nyakasikana of Zimbabwe in the national struggles in their respective countries in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Throughout history there had existed clashes of cultures of different regions. Whenever there is ... more Throughout history there had existed clashes of cultures of different regions. Whenever there is a clash of cultures the superior culture tends to exert its supremacy on the weaker. The Gold Coast now Ghana is not an exception of this phenomenon. With the Gold Coast contact with the Europeans certain changes occurred in the way of life of the people of the Gold Coast this changes made most Gold Coasters turn away from their traditional way of doing things to adopt the alien culture that was introduced to them. The adoption of the alien culture by some Gold Coasters resulted in a conflict between the traditional order and the new order as most people who adopted the new order were made to segregate themselves from the traditional order and regard it as barbaric. With this insight, this paper presents content and context information on the various social changes that took place in country in the twentieth century.
Throughout history there had existed clashes of cultures of different regions. Whenever there is ... more Throughout history there had existed clashes of cultures of different regions. Whenever there is a clash of cultures the superior culture tends to exert its supremacy on the weaker. The Gold Coast now Ghana is not an exception of this phenomenon. With the Gold Coast contact with the Europeans certain changes occurred in the way of life of the people of the Gold Coast this changes made most Gold Coasters turn away from their traditional way of doing things to adopt the alien culture that was introduced to them. The adoption of the alien culture by some Gold Coasters resulted in a conflict between the traditional order and the new order as most people who adopted the new order were made to segregate themselves from the traditional order and regard it as barbaric. With this insight, this paper presents content and context information on the various social changes that took place in country in the twentieth century.
Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisi... more Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisioned through heroic narratives. According to these narratives, nations are formed through the blood and toil of fore-fathers not fore-mothers. Women's roles in nation-building are regarded as supportive, relegating them to the background as supporters of their male counter-part. Heroines receive little or no attention in the historiography of national struggles. Pedagogically, heroines are understudied in most African school systems. It is easier for one to encounter names of nationalists like Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana), Nelson Mandela (South Africa), Jomo Kenyatta (Kenya), Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso) among other heroes who led the liberation struggle in their respective countries compared to heroines like Yaa Asantewaa (Ghana), Charwe Nyakasikana (Zimbabwe), Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh (Ghana) among other women who contributed immensely to the development of their nation. Women have contributed greatly to the formation of the African nation. They served as reproducers of the state not only through their biological role as child bearers, but also their roles as cultural transmitters and liberators. Women's role in the nations of Africa must be examined if our understanding of nationalism is to be complete. There is the need for the history of nationalism in Africa to be examined through a feminist lens rather than the traditional masculine conception. This essay addresses this lacuna in the history of nationalism in Africa by examining the roles of Yaa Asantewaa of Ghana and Charwe Nyakasikana of Zimbabwe in the national struggles in their respective countries in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. 2 | P a g e
Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisi... more Nation and nationalism have been associated with masculinity. Nations and states are often envisioned through heroic narratives. According to these narratives, nations are formed through the blood and toil of fore-fathers not fore-mothers. Women's roles in nation-building are regarded as supportive, relegating them to the background as supporters of their male counter-part. Heroines receive little or no attention in the historiography of national struggles. Pedagogically, heroines are understudied in most African school systems. It is easier for one to encounter names of nationalists like Kwame Nkrumah (Ghana), Nelson Mandela (South Africa), Jomo Kenyatta (Kenya), Thomas Sankara (Burkina Faso) among other heroes who led the liberation struggle in their respective countries compared to heroines like Yaa Asantewaa (Ghana), Charwe Nyakasikana (Zimbabwe), Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh (Ghana) among other women who contributed immensely to the development of their nation. Women have contributed greatly to the formation of the African nation. They served as reproducers of the state not only through their biological role as child bearers, but also their roles as cultural transmitters and liberators. Women's role in the nations of Africa must be examined if our understanding of nationalism is to be complete. There is the need for the history of nationalism in Africa to be examined through a feminist lens rather than the traditional masculine conception. This essay addresses this lacuna in the history of nationalism in Africa by examining the roles of Yaa Asantewaa of Ghana and Charwe Nyakasikana of Zimbabwe in the national struggles in their respective countries in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. 2 | P a g e
Throughout history there had existed clashes of cultures of different regions. Whenever there is ... more Throughout history there had existed clashes of cultures of different regions. Whenever there is a clash of cultures the superior culture tends to exert its supremacy on the weaker. The Gold Coast now Ghana is not an exception of this phenomenon. With the Gold Coast contact with the Europeans certain changes occurred in the way of life of the people of the Gold Coast this changes made most Gold Coasters turn away from their traditional way of doing things to adopt the alien culture that was introduced to them. The adoption of the alien culture by some Gold Coasters resulted in a conflict between the traditional order and the new order as most people who adopted the new order were made to segregate themselves from the traditional order and regard it as barbaric. With this insight, this paper presents content and context information on the various social changes that took place in country in the twentieth century.
This paper presents a content and context information on how the Aborigines Rights and Protection... more This paper presents a content and context information on how the Aborigines Rights and Protection Society of Gold Coast championed the first major official nationalist movement in Ghana with a glance of antecedents before their rise and the activities embark with the resources available. It also examines the factors and events that necessitated the formation of the Aborigines Rights Protection Society, the aims of the society, its achievements and the eventual annihilation of the society. Though the society might not have fulfilled its major goal of weakening European imperial mechanism, it served as the first organization that attempted to halt colonial activities in the Gold Coast. Most historiographies on Ghana’s independent struggle give more credence to late nationalist movements and political parties of the late nineteenth century. In this paper I the relevance of early movements for the attainment of Independence in Ghana by scrutinizing the activities of the Aborigines Rights Protection Society. The paper is by no means discrediting chivalrous efforts of political parties such as the Convention People’s Party (CPP), the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) and individuals such as Kwame Nkrumah, J.B. Danquah, Paa Grant among other liberation fighters. It, however, places the liberation struggle in a context where both early and late nationalist efforts can be appreciated. The paper relies on archival documents, interviews and secondary data that treat the subject of Ghana’s independence struggle.
Ghanaian migration to the United States is often viewed as a displacement caused by poverty, poli... more Ghanaian migration to the United States is often viewed as a displacement caused by poverty, political instability and the desire for one to improve his or her economic and social status. Such perceptions are usually based on stereotypes rather than theoretically informed empirical evidence. This idea is usually influenced by media images of massive refugee flows of Africa to the United States. Like any other African immigrants, Ghanaian migration to the United States can be viewed in two main forms; involuntary and voluntary. The involuntary migration experience of Ghanaians in the United States dates to the sixteenth century, when Ghanaians were brought to North Africa as slaves to provide labor for the " New World ". Voluntary migration of Ghanaian on the other hand became visible during the second half of the twentieth century after the country gained its independence from the British. From the twentieth century, Ghanaians were motivated by the need for higher education to fill the vacuum left by their colonial masters, and to better their economic and social conditions. Migration to New York City was greatly influenced by the community of Ghanaians created by first wave of Ghanaian immigrants in New York. This community gave new immigrants hope of a better life in the United States. This paper examines the main factors that account for incessant follow of Ghanaian to New York City, the impact of such migration on identity formation in the United States and New York in particular.
Ghanaian migration to the United States is often viewed as a displacement caused by poverty, poli... more Ghanaian migration to the United States is often viewed as a displacement caused by poverty, political instability and the desire for one to improve his or her economic and social status. Such perceptions are usually based on stereotypes rather than theoretically informed empirical evidence. This idea is usually influenced by media images of massive refugee flows of Africa to the United States. Like any other African immigrants, Ghanaian migration to the United States can be viewed in two main forms; involuntary and voluntary. The involuntary migration experience of Ghanaians in the United States dates to the sixteenth century, when Ghanaians were brought to North Africa as slaves to provide labor for the " New World ". Voluntary migration of Ghanaian on the other hand became visible during the second half of the twentieth century after the country gained its independence from the British. From the twentieth century, Ghanaians were motivated by the need for higher education to fill the vacuum left by their colonial masters, and to better their economic and social conditions. Migration to New York City was greatly influenced by the community of Ghanaians created by first wave of Ghanaian immigrants in New York. This community gave new immigrants hope of a better life in the United States. This paper examines the main factors that account for incessant follow of Ghanaian to New York City, the impact of such migration on identity formation in the United States and New York in particular.