Journal of Social Political Sciences (JSPS)
Vol 4 No 1 (2023): February 2023

THE ERADICATION OF MENTAL SLAVERY THROUGH AFRICAN INTELLECTUALISM OF BLACK CONSCIOUSNESS

Ndazalama Mathebuala (University of Johannesburg)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Feb 2023

Abstract

The primary goal of this study was to analyse the eradication of mental enslavement and explore solutions to mental slavery according to the conceptualization of Black Consciousness through African intellectualism. This was achieved by exploring mental slavery and its contemporary forms, highlighting the different forms mental slavery takes, which tends to make the eradication process complex. The study provided the conceptual framework that was prominent in informing the recommendations and how Black Consciousness should be harnessed and operationalized to psychologically emancipate black people by four African Intellectuals Biko, Fanon, Nkrumah, and Sankara. The findings of the study were based on a contemporary form of mental enslavement manifested through the notion-image of beauty skin bleaching and hair extensions. Based on the research findings, the study recommends that Black Consciousness should be part of the education curriculum where the ideology will be taught as a way of life. Furthermore, there should be collective efforts to celebrate and affirm true African identity as conceptualized by African Intellectuals.

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jsps

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Subject

Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Education

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JSPS, Journal of Social-Political Sciences study the sociological impacts of political systems, change in political policies and administration. It also refers to the study of interdisciplinary aspects of politics and international relations, social anthropology, social policy, global public health, ...