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Totemism, its influence on the Akan youth of Ghana

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dc.contributor.author Ntow, J
dc.date.accessioned 2023-03-16T12:19:37Z
dc.date.available 2023-03-16T12:19:37Z
dc.date.issued 2014
dc.identifier.uri http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/1724
dc.description A Thesis in the DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC EDUCATION, FACULTY OF SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba in partial fulfillment of the requirements for award of the Master of Philosophy (Arts And Culture) degree. OCTOBER, 2014 en_US
dc.description.abstract This research seeks to discuss Totemism: its influence on the Akan Youth of Ghana touching on the types of totems, the philosophical and literal meanings of the totems and conservation of biodiversity. These totems have so much hidden knowledge to be learnt but most of the youth are ignorant about them. This problem can be associated to ignorance, adulteration of culture, improper documentation and the over reliance on adulterated oral history. The research seeks to bring to bear the existing totems within the Akan Culture, elucidate and discuss the literal and philosophical meanings embedded in these archetypes. The Research is situated under the qualitative paradigm employing questionnaire, interview and observation as the main research tools to find information and the review of relevant literature. The findings were discussed as well. The research revealed that there are eight established Akan Clans with their associated totems. However, there are other peripheral totems in our communities. The names of the Clans and totems change depending on where one is geographically located. The Totems are Philosophical in nature and possess Literal meanings as well. Natural places serving as habitats for totemic elements are revered so as to conserve our flora and fauna. Such places have helped to protect these totemic elements from extinction and destruction. The aged have so much knowledge about our Customs and Institutions for which the youth must learn from since they are the custodians of our rich cultural heritage. There is a big gap between the youth and the aged culminating in alienation of the youth from their rich cultural values that are epitome of traditional knowledge. There are limited documented materials on totems and totemism in our educational institutions and indepth research into the historical aspect of totems should be conducted. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher University of Education,Winneba. (UEW) en_US
dc.subject Totemism en_US
dc.subject Akan youth en_US
dc.title Totemism, its influence on the Akan youth of Ghana en_US
dc.type Thesis en_US


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