Topics of Interest
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Following discussions with SIG members the following is an initial list of topics and sub-topics of interest to members. This is not a final list nor is it fixed – it will evolve. It is not in order of importance
Why have topics of interest? It is self evident that « Africa » is a huge topic and to manage our work we need to be able to identify what aspects of the bigger topic we are addressing. It may also lead to creation of groups within the SIG to study these topics in more detail.
These topics of course overlap and we will explore how they interact as we develop
If you have any comments on the list of topics or would like to add something please email to sig_africa@sietareu.org
1. Medicine & Health
General
Traditional medicine
Medicinal Plants & Natural Products Research
African philosophical practices e.e African « mindfulness »
2. Diaspora
Living away from Africa (incl Students)
Returning to Africa
Supporting Africa
Next generation(s)
3. Technology
How technology works for Africa
Tech development IN Africa
4. History (and how it impacts culture)
African history
Colonialism
Racism
5. Identity
National
Ethnic
International
6. Entrepreneurship
General
Women
Young people
7. Art&Food
Music
Food (Incl Cookery and the social side of food)
Painting
Architecture
Dance
Clothes and fashion
8. Language
African languages
Colonial languages
9. Education
General
Universities
Secondary
Child
10. Sport
Indigenous
« Introduced » sports
Africans in sport outside Africa
11. Religion
Indigenous
Role of « introduced » religions
12. Society
Power
Family
Gender
The status of women
Sexuality
13. Business
Internal (in country)
External (within Africa)
External (International)
14. Un-Categorised (for now)
Humour
Migration
Restoration of African historical artefacts
Modern external influence – e.g.Chinese investment, Religions, Social Media, Film etc
Urbanisation