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Journal : Matondang Journal

Understanding the Underlying Stakes of Insecurity and Popular Vindictiveness: A Case Study of the Anosy Region Tsimiondreke Mahasoa; Etienne Stefano Raherimalala; Ranjatson Jean Patrick; Andrianjary Myriam; Fidelio Arnold Ulrich; Ratiarimananjatovo Narindra; Robijaona Rahelivololoniaina Baholy
Matondang Journal Vol 3 No 2 (2024): Màtondàng Journal
Publisher : Britain International for Academic Research (BIAR) Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/matondang.v3i2.852

Abstract

Beyond the widespread judicial laxity, the failure of the security system in rural areas, and popular frustration, this article aims to examine the underlying issues of the two chronic social phenomena in the Anosy region, focusing on the case of Amboasary Sud: cattle theft and mob justice. The question then arises: what are the cultural and economic factors that influence cattle theft and mob justice? In this regard, primarily qualitative data from documents, field observations, and interviews were collected and analyzed. Following an analysis from a systemic perspective, our results reveal two main aspects. Firstly, the phenomena of cattle theft and mob justice, being interdependent, require an in-depth exploration of their cultural dimension. Culture thus plays a dual role: on one hand, it amplifies cattle theft, as the Bara community in Amboasary Sud inherits a civilization where theft symbolizes strength, perseverance, and constitutes a rite of passage into adulthood. On the other hand, culture can be considered an essential element in resolving conflicts related to cattle theft and mob justice, as it encompasses various values, representations, and social norms that rationalize the actions of both thieves and victims. Secondly, our results underscore the need to reconsider economic factors as primary drivers of the proliferation of these two phenomena. Given the persistent poverty, environmental problems such as drought and chronic malnutrition in the south, particularly in Amboasary Sud, addressing economic and environmental issues can significantly improve the situation.
Co-Authors Andrianarijaona Mamy Andrianarimanana Jean Claude Omer Andrianarivony Tiona Andrianiaina Solo Raivo Lyh Raphaël Andrianjafy Philippe Patrick Andrianjary Myriam Andriazafinahazo Fridolin Etienne Stefano Raherimalala Fatiany Pierre Ruphin Fidelio Arnold Fidelio Arnold Ulrich Henri, Ratojoarivelo Setriniaina Herimanantena Miarantsoa Tinah Koto-te-Nyiwa Ngbolua Letsara Rokiman Rabarison Rindra Rabeharitsara Andry Tahina Rabotovao Sebas David Rafaramalala Dyna Rahajamanana Jasmin Rahanetra Dina Raherimalala Etienne Stefano Rajaonah Rabevala Rakotomalala Iarivontsoa Nekena Sahaza Rakotomalala Nivomboahangy Razanamiarisoa Rakotomamonjy Pierre Rakotorahalahy Njaka Herihajatsilaozana Elisabeth Rakotoson Olivia Ralaibia Boniface Erménégilde Ralaivaon-dratsitonta Jumaël Edith Fabrice Ralaivaon-Tsitonta Jumael Edith Fabrice Ramangarijaona Simon Ludovic Ramarolahy Patricia Josette Ramasinoro Naly Ramiadamahefa Tojoniaina Ranjatson Jean Patrick Rasoloarivony Theis Lala Ratiarimanajatovo Narindra Ratiarimananjatovo Narindra Ratojoarivelo Setriniaina Henri Ratsimandisa Haritiana Zo Ratsimbazafy Ratsimbazafy Aro Pascal Ravelo Bruno Eugène Maxime Ravelomanantsoa Ramanambe Nicole Ravelonjatovo Haja Herilala Razafimahefa Mirana Verohanitra Razafindrakoto Fanoina Ny Riana Razafindrazanakolona Andrianjafimanjato Daniel Razafindrazanakolona Daniel Razafindrazanakolona, Daniel Razakatiana Andriamampitasoa Daniel José Razanadrasoa Vololonome Bodomalala Razanamparany Bruno Rejo Robert Rindra, Rabarison Sahala, Rakotomalalaridio Antsa Sigrid Aubert Solofomiarana Rapanoel Bruno Allain Tsimiondreke Mahasoa Tsimiondrike Mahasoa