Answer to Question #315296 in English for Lira

Question

Critically distinguish between the eurocentric and african approaches to corrections and punishment with examples of the significant differences.

Answer 1

Eurocentrism is defined as judging the experiences of non-European-descended individuals (i.e., African Americans, Latinos/as) against a European American standard. Eurocentrism often leads to negative attitudes and beliefs about groups of people and can confirm mainstream stereotypes about non-European group members. In essence, a Eurocentric belief system assumes that European American culture (i.e., Western culture) is the norm and should be viewed as the standard against which other cultures are judged. Both implicit and explicit Eurocentrism serve as a basis for prejudice.  African approaches to Correction and punishment: many indigenous peace-building traditions emphasise the importance of social solidarity. One such tradition is a world-view called ‘ubuntu’, which is followed by communities in eastern, central and southern Africa. The idea behind ubuntu is that all humans are interdependent. We are human because we belong, participate and share in our society. In ubuntu societies, maintaining positive social relations is a collective task in which everyone is involved.