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Authority patterns in traditional Buganda

king's men : leadership and status in buganda on the eve of independence • London • Published In 1964 • Pages: 256-293

By: Richards, Audrey I. (Audrey Isabel).

Abstract

This paper examines the similar patterns of authority found in the Baganda home, village and royal court. The father, chief, and king were all harsh authoritarians who demanded complete deference, obedience, and loyalty from their inferiors in exchange for protection. Richards discusses the various rights fathers, chiefs and king had over their children, clients, and subjects, respectively. The pattern of authority Baganda children learned early on in the household would serve them throughout their lives as they made their way in society.

HRAF PubDate

1998

Region

Africa

Sub Region

Eastern Africa

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard ; 1997

Field Date

not specified

Coverage Date

1950-1956

Coverage Place

Uganda

Notes

A. I. Richards

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

64002741

LCSH

Ganda (African people)