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... IQ— RADICALISM AND THE LIBERATION MOVEMENTS ■ One of the striking features of the struggle for independence from foreign domination is the pressure of multifarious groups working towards the same end. Several observers have tried to interpret this feature in terns that correspond with their cultural backgrounds and intellectual outlooks. Thus we often hear in western circles such designations as pro-.Jest and pro-Coni-unist or moderate and leftist. On the other hand, some writers in the East refer to these divergencies simply by calling one revolutionary, and the other reactionary, or other well-known terms. Given this framework of reference, we will attempt to make use of the terns without however connoting the notions of "left", associated _with radicalise, nor that of the "right" attached to conservatism. For in strugglln'g'territories, conservatisn projects two shades which makes difficult placing it on the right or on the left of the balance-.'" ' Conservatism is understood as the tendency to resist changes and innovations. But when we start with a society whose mores and social institutions have been long destroyed by the colonialists, conservatism might mean then the acceptance of the changes which have occured and also the new social order. Here conservatism is commonly known as moderation. Mass movements have many times this tinge, for the masses are reluctant to abandon the empirical world for ideological one and do so only when the ideas have become part of their experiences. But if we start with a society whose institutions and customs have been preserved, then conservatism would mean something differert. It would mean the elimination of foreign penetration of both political and social ideas and the revival of indiginous culture, thus rendering the society less permeable. And conservatism becomes a static system, almost reactionary, as it shows no faith in any better system of life. Radicalism, on the other hand, implies total rejection of the established order (political, economic, or social) and the adoption of "unexperienced" ideas, with confidence that they will bring about freedom and progress. It involves great solidarity among its members and less acconnodation to the prevailing institutionalized ideologies. Furthermore, radicalism is admiration for ideas promising a brighter future, though it may require privations and pains in the present. Moreover, radicalism involves a certain degree of flexibility, a fluid soul.that can adjust to any order without necessarily destroying itself, and an intense rigid volition to implement the appraised ideals. In order to have a clear perspective of the goals, the radicals sublimate or reinterpret the traditional values of society, thus giving then a new significance. Here, then, radicalism coincides with intellectu- alism. The important point here is to see why radicalism does emerge and operate in independence movements. In- countries where thef'imperial powers did not totally disrupt the socio-political institutions, and where they managed to create
Object Description
Title | Boletim de informação: The Mozambican - UNEMO U.S. section (1964 June) |
Description | Contents: Guilherme A. Mabunda (p. 1); Mozambica student and Mozambican revolution by João Nhambiu (p. 2); Spokesmen for Mozambique by Patrick Mayazi (p. 3-5); Speech at friends house in London, England by Pascoal Mocumbi (p. 6-8); Brother David Mabunda in Syracuse by Garrincha (p. 9); Radicalism and the liberation movement by João Nhambiu (p. 10-11); An African views America by Mille ELO (p. 12-15); Communique - some activities of UNEMO Central Committee (p. 16); Letters (p. 17-18); unity—take one - Si Vis Pacera Para Bellum by Pele (p. 19); Action speaks louder by Garrincha (p. 20); Article of the month by Eli Ndimeni (p. 21); I View Mocumbi as a patriot by Eli Ndimeni (p. 22); At random (p. 23). |
Subject (lcsh) |
Nationalism -- Mozambique Self-determination, National Mozambique -- History Portugal -- Politics and government -- 1933-1974 |
Geographic Subject (Country) | Mozambique |
Geographic Subject (Continent) | Africa |
Geographic Coordinates | -18.6696821,35.5273450 |
Coverage date | 1875/1964-05 |
Creator | União Nacional dos Estudantes de Moçambicanos - UNEMO |
Editor | Mabunda, G.A. |
Publisher (of the Original Version) | União Nacional dos Estudantes de Moçambicanos - UNEMO |
Place of Publication (of the Origianal Version) | Indianopolis, Indiana, USA |
Publisher (of the Digital Version) | University of Southern California. Libraries |
Date issued | 1964-06 |
Type |
texts images |
Format | 24 p. |
Format (aat) | newsletters |
Language |
English Portuguese |
Contributing entity | University of Southern California |
Part of collection | Emerging Nationalism in Portuguese Africa, 1959-1965 |
Part of subcollection | Mozambique Collection |
Rights | The University of Southern California has licensed the rights to this material from the Aluka initiative of Ithaka Harbors, Inc., a non-profit Delaware corporation whose address is 151 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10021 |
Physical access | Original archive is at the Boeckmann Center for Iberian and Latin American Studies. Send requests to address or e-mail given. Phone (213) 821-2366; fax (213) 740-2343. |
Repository Name | USC Libraries Special Collections |
Repository Address | Doheny Memorial Library, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189 |
Repository Email | specol@usc.edu |
Filename | CENPA-329 |
Description
Title | CENPA-329~11 |
Filename | CENPA-329~11.tiff |
Full text | ... IQ— RADICALISM AND THE LIBERATION MOVEMENTS ■ One of the striking features of the struggle for independence from foreign domination is the pressure of multifarious groups working towards the same end. Several observers have tried to interpret this feature in terns that correspond with their cultural backgrounds and intellectual outlooks. Thus we often hear in western circles such designations as pro-.Jest and pro-Coni-unist or moderate and leftist. On the other hand, some writers in the East refer to these divergencies simply by calling one revolutionary, and the other reactionary, or other well-known terms. Given this framework of reference, we will attempt to make use of the terns without however connoting the notions of "left", associated _with radicalise, nor that of the "right" attached to conservatism. For in strugglln'g'territories, conservatisn projects two shades which makes difficult placing it on the right or on the left of the balance-.'" ' Conservatism is understood as the tendency to resist changes and innovations. But when we start with a society whose mores and social institutions have been long destroyed by the colonialists, conservatism might mean then the acceptance of the changes which have occured and also the new social order. Here conservatism is commonly known as moderation. Mass movements have many times this tinge, for the masses are reluctant to abandon the empirical world for ideological one and do so only when the ideas have become part of their experiences. But if we start with a society whose institutions and customs have been preserved, then conservatism would mean something differert. It would mean the elimination of foreign penetration of both political and social ideas and the revival of indiginous culture, thus rendering the society less permeable. And conservatism becomes a static system, almost reactionary, as it shows no faith in any better system of life. Radicalism, on the other hand, implies total rejection of the established order (political, economic, or social) and the adoption of "unexperienced" ideas, with confidence that they will bring about freedom and progress. It involves great solidarity among its members and less acconnodation to the prevailing institutionalized ideologies. Furthermore, radicalism is admiration for ideas promising a brighter future, though it may require privations and pains in the present. Moreover, radicalism involves a certain degree of flexibility, a fluid soul.that can adjust to any order without necessarily destroying itself, and an intense rigid volition to implement the appraised ideals. In order to have a clear perspective of the goals, the radicals sublimate or reinterpret the traditional values of society, thus giving then a new significance. Here, then, radicalism coincides with intellectu- alism. The important point here is to see why radicalism does emerge and operate in independence movements. In- countries where thef'imperial powers did not totally disrupt the socio-political institutions, and where they managed to create |
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