essay

Authority patterns in traditional Buganda

king's men : leadership and status in buganda on the eve of independenceLondon • 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.
Subjects
Etiquette
Family relationships
Form and rules of government
Chief executive
Techniques of socialization
Transmission of cultural norms
culture
Ganda
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)