Book

The cohesion of oppression: clientship and ethnicity in Rwanda, 1860-1960

Columbia University PressNew York • Published In 1988 • Pages:

By: Newbury, Catharine.

Abstract
This book is concerned with the history of state building in Rwandan. It shows that the growth of royal power in during the 19th century concentrated over land, cattle, and people in the hands of Tutsi who derived their power from their association with the state apparatus. During the 20th century this process intensified as Tutsi manipulated new material and coercive resources introduced by Europeans. In doing so, the Tutsi managed to exclude most Hutu from access to education, higher status jobs, and positions of responsibility in government structures.
Subjects
Form and rules of government
Revolution
External relations
Community structure
Inter-community relations
Inter-ethnic relations
Territorial hierarchy
Ethnic stratification
Classes
Castes
Cultural identity and pride
Status, role, and prestige
Pastoral activities
Tillage
Social relationships and groups
Military organization
Aftermath of combat
Real property
Friendships
Exploitation
Lineages
Localized kin groups
Local officials
Taxation and public income
Labor relations
Labor supply and employment
Gift giving
Political movements
Missions
Political parties
Elections
culture
Rwandans
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Central Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Types
Historian
Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2009
Field Date
1970-1971, 1972, 1974
Coverage Date
1860-1960
Coverage Place
Rwanda
Notes
Catharine Newbury
Includes bibliographical references (p. [295]-308) and index
LCCN
88007349
LCSH
Social structure--Rwanda--History
Patronage, Political--Rwanda--History
Patron and client--Rwanda--History
Political anthropology--Rwanda--History
Rwanda--Politics and government
Rwanda--Ethnic relations