Summary Of Breaking The Chains Of Psychological Slavery Na Im Akbar
Breaking the chains of psychological slavery’ is a book written by Na’im Akbar. In his book, he begins by trying to define the concept behind psychological slavery. This is traced back to the slavery period of American history and the stress that was then placed on establishing the sum inferiority of the slave (Akbar and Rasheed). He says that, “History lingers in the difficulty many African Americans who have low self-esteem and the disregard American society shows toward black people”. In his suggestions, he analyses this type of slavery under three perspectives which include: The psychological legacy, liberation from mental slavery and racial, religious enquiry in line with psychological confusion.
The Psychological Legacy of Slavery
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To start with, one point Dr. Akbar made was about faith. One must believe that freedom is possible for it to come true. He said that faith is a shield from all forms fears and this is completely agreeable. For instance, if you don't believe something can happen and have faith in it, then it is more than likely not going to happen in life. This was demonstrated when slaves had to keep their faith that one day everything would work out and that they would free. Through this, their faith was greater than their fear which is why we now read about them in history …show more content…
Akbar made a great point on matters that pertain to Religious Imagery. In fact people can only go as far as their mind allows them to but not beyond. For istance, if you have a constricted reflection of God then you are weak and narrow minded. This narrow mindedness prevents people from being brave and courage. This implies that they may lack full emancipation from negative perceptions concerning liberation.
Lack of mental emancipation from slavery in turn may result to tarnished image of the race affected. In this respect, people belonging to such races may lose self image and respect and take it that their deeds are not worth in the face of other seemingly superior races. More so this may give exaggerated opinion about a certain race and give rice to prejudice. For instance, people may tend to be reluctant when voting in leaders as they may base their interests in unfounded rumors about a certain
The Psychological Legacy of Slavery
Throughout …show more content…
To start with, one point Dr. Akbar made was about faith. One must believe that freedom is possible for it to come true. He said that faith is a shield from all forms fears and this is completely agreeable. For instance, if you don't believe something can happen and have faith in it, then it is more than likely not going to happen in life. This was demonstrated when slaves had to keep their faith that one day everything would work out and that they would free. Through this, their faith was greater than their fear which is why we now read about them in history …show more content…
Akbar made a great point on matters that pertain to Religious Imagery. In fact people can only go as far as their mind allows them to but not beyond. For istance, if you have a constricted reflection of God then you are weak and narrow minded. This narrow mindedness prevents people from being brave and courage. This implies that they may lack full emancipation from negative perceptions concerning liberation.
Lack of mental emancipation from slavery in turn may result to tarnished image of the race affected. In this respect, people belonging to such races may lose self image and respect and take it that their deeds are not worth in the face of other seemingly superior races. More so this may give exaggerated opinion about a certain race and give rice to prejudice. For instance, people may tend to be reluctant when voting in leaders as they may base their interests in unfounded rumors about a certain