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This project investigates the portrayal of Africa in German educational materials, focusing on the impact of colonial-era stereotypes. It aims to develop unbiased teaching resources that reflect African history and culture, ultimately improving the educational experience for students of African descent.
The image of Africa in German textbooks and curricula is based on racist stereotypes, which can be traced back to the colonial era when dehumanisation of African people served to justify the colonisation of their continent.
Poverty, violence and underdevelopment are the prevailing images of Africa in German history and geography textbooks.
Pre-colonial African history, African culture and philosophy are not covered by the Eurocentric curriculum.
Classic and modern western literature is interspe…
UNIVERSITAET HAMBURG
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