Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
cultural compromises, formal education, Himba of Namibia
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Anthropology
Abstract
The Himba of Namibia have only recently been introduced to formal education within the past 20 years. Previously, formal education was not as readily available to them. This has led to a major cultural shift among the Himba. Traditionally, the Himba do not count, read, or speak English, but formal education is changing that. Through an ethnographic study in Otutati, Namibia, I found that the reasons the Himba are more positive towards education is because they have found ways to reconcile the traditional culture and formal education, enjoying the benefits of both lifestyles.
Recommended Citation
Andrus, Jessica and Thompson, Greg
(2016)
"Cultural Compromises: Effects and Perceptions of Formal Education Among the Himba of Namibia,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2016:
Iss.
1, Article 27.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2016/iss1/27