What industry lost a lot of workers and which industry gained a lot?
Farming, Mining
What kinds of minerals did they mine in Tanzania?
Gold, diamonds, gemstones
Why albinos? What are the implications of the social hierarchies in Tanzania that existed/were created?
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In what year did Tanzania gain its independence from Britain?
1964
Why was mining so desirable as an occupation?
- Good for people with limited capital investments
- Used basic, accessible equipment
- High level of potential earnings.
Is it possible to point to one reason that instigated the albino murders? Why or why not?
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Under what process/policies did Tanzania undergo in the 80s and 90s?
Structural adjustment programs, a process stemming from liberalization and from ideologies held in non-governmental organizations like IMF.
What were the cons of Mining?
- Lots of injuries and accidents
- Exposure to diseases and other forms of illness
What measures do you think could be effective in eradicating the albino fetish and why?
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