tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964135287079420257.post1738245041631925419..comments2011-12-18T16:45:51.315-08:00Comments on Madam Chelsea: Mistaking AfricaChelsea Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07226587103479609573noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964135287079420257.post-26487144002591856302010-04-20T11:23:48.303-07:002010-04-20T11:23:48.303-07:00I remember a scene from a movie about segregation ...I remember a scene from a movie about segregation in America where a sociologist was interviewing little black girls about their attitudes about themselves. He had two baby dolls, one white and one black, and asked them to touch the beautiful baby doll. They all reached for the white doll. <br /><br />Don't forget the negative stereotypes created and reinforced by Western visitors to Africa. Missionaries, pothead vagabonds, development workers, and everybody with a wad of cash and a big idea about how to fix Africa have all left their mark. We've mined Africa for gold, copper, and diamonds, but also for adventure, warm fuzzies, and guilt-abatement.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894744824150857728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964135287079420257.post-27641941044447852252010-04-05T20:40:42.600-07:002010-04-05T20:40:42.600-07:00PS. When do you have TIME to read?!?!?PS. When do you have TIME to read?!?!?Sarah Adahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02704294075584266470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964135287079420257.post-4957803110099566202010-04-05T20:40:23.788-07:002010-04-05T20:40:23.788-07:00Good reflection Chester! I agree about the stereot...Good reflection Chester! I agree about the stereotypes about Africa. It's been amazing to show my pictures to people here and listen to responses.. people ALWAYS expect lions, elephants, and mud huts!<br /><br />I'll have to check that book out.Sarah Adahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02704294075584266470noreply@blogger.com