Anarchism

Anarchism in culture Anarchism is a political view derived from the Greek αναρχία (without archons (rulers)). Thus anarchism, in its most general meaning, is opposing to rulers. ... File links The following pages link to this file: Anarchism Anarchy Individualist anarchism Libertarianism Anarcho-Communism Libertarian socialism The Angry Brigade Haymarket Riot Anarcho-syndicalism Anarchist law Anarcho-punk List of creative works about anarchism Spanish Revolution Freedom Press Confederación Nacional del Trabajo Primitivism Green anarchism WOMBLES Squamish Five... Anarchism and capitalism Anarchism and Marxism Anarchism and religion Anarchism and society Anarchism and the arts Anarchist economics Anarchist law Anarchist symbolism Anarchism without adjectives Anarcho-punk Though the anarchist critique of capitalism is rooted in socialist theory, there are certain key distinctions in their critiques, which this article attempts to elucidate. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Anarchists have traditionally been sceptical and at some times violently hostile towards organized religion. ... This article discusses the anarchist critiques of society and proposed solutions from the anarchist perspective. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Anarchist economics entails theory and praxis relating to economic activity within the philosophical outlines of anarchism. ... Anarchist law refers to a concept about the law to use in anarchies, although some people define anarchies as communities without any law. ... This article discusses various anarchist symbols, including the circle-A and the black flag. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... The anarchy symbol commonly used by anarcho-punks Anarcho-punk (sometimes known as peace-punk) is a subgenre of the punk rock movement consisting of groups and bands promoting specifically anarchist ideas. ... Relevant lists Anarchists Communities Concepts Musicians Organizations The following is a list of notable anarchists, ordered by surname. ... This is a list of past and present anarchist communities. ... These are concepts which, although not exclusive to anarchism, are significant in historical and/or modern anarchist circles. ... The following is a list of notable anarchist musicians. ... This list uses the word organization in its loosest sense. ...

African Anarchism

This article is about the historical and contemporary Anarchist movement in Africa. For a broader discussion see Anarchism and African politics. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Anarchism is a political view derived from the Greek αναρχία (without archons (rulers)). Thus anarchism, in its most general meaning, is opposing to rulers. ... Africa is the worlds second-largest continent and second most populous after Asia. ... Anarchism is a political view derived from the Greek αναρχία (without archons (rulers)). Thus anarchism, in its most general meaning, is opposing to rulers. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...

Sam Mbah and I. E. Igariwey in "African Anarchism: The History of a Movement" make a claim that

To a greater or lesser extent, all of [...] traditional African societies manifested “anarchic elements” which, upon close examination, lend credence to the historical truism that governments have not always existed. They are but a recent phenomenon and are, therefore, not inevitable in human society. While some “anarchic” features of traditional African societies existed largely in past stages of development, some of them persist and remain pronounced to this day.

The reason why traditional African societies are characterised as "anarchies" is because of horizontal political structure and absence of classes. In addition to that leadership of elders normally did not transcend into the authoritative structure, which characterises the modern state.

It must be noted, however, that a strong value was placed on traditional and "natural" values. So for example, although there were no laws against rape, homicide, adultery, and witchcraft, a person committing those acts would be persecuted together with his or her kin. It was not uncommon to attribute acts of one individual to an entire group.

Starting in the 15th century the class system has begun to form in Africa. However, many societies have until this day remained as what is called “tribes without rulers”, a form of “ordered anarchy”. (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... Social class describes the relationships between people in hierarchical societies or cultures. ...

In post-colonial Africa, African socialism has begun to emerge. It differs significantly from classical socialism because of its emphasis on sharing of economic resources in a "traditional" way, akin to Narodnichestvo movement in Russia. African socialism is the belief in the doctrine of sharing economic resources in a traditional African way, as compared to classical socialism. ... The color red and particularly the red flag are traditional symbols of Socialism. ... This article or section should be merged with Narodnik Narodism known as a set of revolutionary tactics once used by the Russian Narodniks, and shortly later the Peoples Will party, which fought for the class position of Russias peasantry. ...

African Anarchism in literature

• "Anarchism and Revolutionary Syndicalism in South Africa, 1904-1921" by Lucien van der Walt

A collection of essays.

• "Military Dictatorship and the State in Africa" by Samuel Mbah and I.E. Igariwey

Anarchist critique of the African military dictatorships.

• "Toward The African Revolution" by Frantz Fanon ISBN 0802130909

A collection of essays.

• "African Anarchism: The History of a Movement" by Sam Mbah and I. E. Igariwey [1]

Historical account.

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See also

• Anarchism
• Black anarchism
• Kenyan anarchist literature project
• List of anarchist organisations in Africa
• Human rights in Africa
• Politics in Africa

Anarchism is a political view derived from the Greek αναρχία (without archons (rulers)). Thus anarchism, in its most general meaning, is opposing to rulers. ... Black anarchism opposes the existence of a state and subjugation and domination of people of color, and favors a non-hierarchical organization of society. ... This list uses the word organization in its loosest sense. ... Human rights are rights which some hold to be inalienable and belonging to all humans. ... Africa is the worlds second-largest continent and second most populous after Asia. ...

Further discussion

• Anarchy Africa
• Uganda Anarchism
• Zabalaza Anarchist Communist Federation discussion forum

Relevant news

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External links

• African Anarchism: The History of a Movement
• African Anarchism, freedom and revolution in Africa
• Uganda Anarchism
• An Irish anarchist in Africa provides a readable and compelling introduction to today's western Africa from Anarchist perspective.
• Towards a Vibrant & Broad African-Based Anarchism