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The Afrocentric Paradigm: Contours and Definitions

Ama Mazama
Defines and describes Afrocentricity, suggesting that Afrocentricity within the academic context is best understood as a paradigm. Explains how Afrocentricity meets the definition of a paradigm, examining the affective, cognitive, and conative aspects of the Afrocentric paradigm (metaphysical and sociological) and looking at the structural and functional aspects of the Afrocentric paradigm. (SM)

Article, 2001