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Title Deriving Ethno-geographical Clusters for Comparing Ethnic Differentials in Zambia
Full text http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/0j58j1nz
Date 2010
Author(s) Wotela, Kambidima
Abstract This article derives seven ethno-geographical clusters comprising ethnic societies with similar histories, regional settlements and common kinship lineage arrangements. The procedure reveals the origin of social diversity in Zambia. To explore the usefulness of these clusters, we apply population counts to explain the genesis of the seven 'official' languages from several Zambian languages. Comparing and contrasting ethno-geographical clusters reveals features underlying ethnic similarities and differences in Zambia. We resolve that common origin and migrations that occurred between the twelfth and nineteenth century define ethnic distinctions in Zambia. These characteristics provide a lens through which we can place and analyze current social, linguistic, political, and demographic forces. Compared to provincial administrative regions, ethno-geographical clusters are useful units-of-analysis for comparing ethnic differentials in Zambia.
Subject(s) Zambia; Ethnicity; Linguistics; Anthropology; Linguistic Anthropology; Social and Cultural Anthropology
Language english
Publisher eScholarship, University of California
Relation http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/0j58j1nz
Type of publication article
Format application/pdf
Source Wotela, Kambidima. (2010). Deriving Ethno-geographical Clusters for Comparing Ethnic Differentials in Zambia. World Cultures eJournal, 17(2). Retrieved from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/0j58j1nz
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Identifier qt0j58j1nz
Repository Berkeley - University of California
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