Steve Biko's Some African Cultural Concepts In Black America
African Cultural
Concepts in Black America
African Cultural Concepts
Have African Americans’ perception about what it truly means to be of African decent altered, or have they managed to stay connected to their African customs and traditions? In the essay “ Some African Cultural Concepts,” Steve Biko discussed five major aspects of African culture that, from his perspective, differ from the European culture, specifically the Anglo-Boers. According to Biko, Africans encourages a “Man-centered” society within a village that focuses on strong communication, mutual support, spirituality, the sharing of land and riches. These village settings thus create a strong-willed individual with the mindset to help others, is highly religious, and chooses not to worry about circumstances in life that can’t be changed. However, Biko’s opinion that African Americans have held onto their traditions by keeping a strong family and doing things for the community isn’t exercised like it used to be. “ I don’t care how poor a man is; if he has family, he’s rich.” This popular statement is a perfect example revealing what the African mentality used to be. Every since the Whites …show more content…
The fear of making permanent commitments can change the mutual love of husband and wife into two loves of self-two loves existing side by side, until they separate. When Socrates sees Ralphie publicly “hunched down over the small woman kissing and touching, pressing her hard against the door,” Ralphie makes the stereotypes spring to life (Mosley 58).
Ralphie’s actions obviously reveal his thoughts and feelings towards he wife and child. He doesn’t take their feelings into consideration or else he wouldn’t be with the woman especially publicly. Like the rest of the men who cheat on their wives, every action he takes is for his own selfish
Concepts in Black America
African Cultural Concepts
Have African Americans’ perception about what it truly means to be of African decent altered, or have they managed to stay connected to their African customs and traditions? In the essay “ Some African Cultural Concepts,” Steve Biko discussed five major aspects of African culture that, from his perspective, differ from the European culture, specifically the Anglo-Boers. According to Biko, Africans encourages a “Man-centered” society within a village that focuses on strong communication, mutual support, spirituality, the sharing of land and riches. These village settings thus create a strong-willed individual with the mindset to help others, is highly religious, and chooses not to worry about circumstances in life that can’t be changed. However, Biko’s opinion that African Americans have held onto their traditions by keeping a strong family and doing things for the community isn’t exercised like it used to be. “ I don’t care how poor a man is; if he has family, he’s rich.” This popular statement is a perfect example revealing what the African mentality used to be. Every since the Whites …show more content…
The fear of making permanent commitments can change the mutual love of husband and wife into two loves of self-two loves existing side by side, until they separate. When Socrates sees Ralphie publicly “hunched down over the small woman kissing and touching, pressing her hard against the door,” Ralphie makes the stereotypes spring to life (Mosley 58).
Ralphie’s actions obviously reveal his thoughts and feelings towards he wife and child. He doesn’t take their feelings into consideration or else he wouldn’t be with the woman especially publicly. Like the rest of the men who cheat on their wives, every action he takes is for his own selfish