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Racial and Caste Prejudice in Somalia
Journal of Somali Studies
  • Mohamed A. Eno, St. Clements University Somalia
  • Abdi M. Kusow, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
1-1-2014
Abstract

Based on in-depth oral interviews carried out in Mogadishu, Somalia, and countries neighboring Somalia in 2009 and 2013, our purpose in this study is to map the nature of prejudice and hate discourse used by Somalis against the Bantu Jareer and the Yibir, Gabooye, and Tumaal communities in Somalia. The hate discourse used against the Yibir, Gabooye, and Tumal outcast communities is premised on assumptions of their supposed unholy origin and their engagement in occupations and social activities that are despised by the so-called Somali noble groups. The prejudice and hate discourse against the Bantu Jareer Somalis is derived from their African origin and alleged African-like physical characteristics in comparison with the features of other Somalis.

Comments

This article is from Journal of Somali Studies 1 (2014): 91–118.

Language
en
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application/pdf
Citation Information
Mohamed A. Eno and Abdi M. Kusow. "Racial and Caste Prejudice in Somalia" Journal of Somali Studies Vol. 1 Iss. 2 (2014) p. 91 - 118
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/abdi_kusow/14/