Impact of Western culture on traditional African society: problems and prospects

The western culture has tremendously impacted on African traditional society in a very positive and negative dimension. It has given rise to acculturation and improved on the value system in the African society. Obviously, culture is simply the way of life of any given people that is transmittable f...

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Main Author: Sibani, Clifford Meesua (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univ. [2018]
In: Journal of religion and human relations
Year: 2018, Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages: 56-72
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Western world / Culture / Africa / Society
IxTheo Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
BB Indigenous religions
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)

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