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cagreen833

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Africa is a psychic space, not just a physical place. What does this sentence mean? Give some examples of different views of Africa to illustrate your answer. (Answers may vary.)
 
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Although physical appearance and genetic inheritance do not determine _________, the bogus concept of _______ persists . . . These ethnic terms suggest relationships among people more than they mark essential characteristics of individuals.
 
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Answer to Question 1

 Africa has symbolic and psychological meaning to different people, in addition to being a physical (geographical) land. For example, people of African descent may view Africa as their ancestral homeland and place of empowerment, while industrialized citizens of information societies' may view Africa as a pastoral Eden or the impoverished third world.

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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