dc.contributor.author |
Ntow, J |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2023-03-16T12:19:37Z |
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dc.date.available |
2023-03-16T12:19:37Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2014 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/1724 |
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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 |
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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. |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
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dc.publisher |
University of Education,Winneba. (UEW) |
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dc.subject |
Totemism |
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dc.subject |
Akan youth |
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dc.title |
Totemism, its influence on the Akan youth of Ghana |
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dc.type |
Thesis |
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