African American Worldview Essay

In the midst of the ongoing reality of racism, there has been great interest in the discussion of moral values related to Africana and European worldview. As a result of this discussion, through the use of culture and worldview we are able to recognize the profound cultural realities of African people within the modern world where there is a fundamental conflict with the dominant viewpoint imposed by western values (Cheikh Anta Diop’s ‘Two Cradle Theory’ 2). Despite the common human ideology, there is little consensus concerning the basis or standards of “good” or ethical behavior and the reasons behind them. Ethical standards are often implicitly assumed, or religious values such as what is common is often strongly favored as a normative …show more content…

Worldviews can be said to shape moral value attitudes and shape perceptions that predispose individuals to accept particular arguments. Conduct and behavior that was once widely held as unacceptable or even perverse is now tolerated or has become the norm. For years, this situation can be seen visible as white supremacy can be found oppressing their Black counterparts as an imperative way to control Black Studies. In regards to this, Chancellor Williams and Jochannan can be found condemning the situation. They state that “Negro teachers … limit[ing] themselves to the viewpoints of the white masters who trained them” and “derogatory … a Black person whose orientation is conditioned white” (Azibo 65). This shows how society has manipulated different cultures creating the stigmas associated, and passing these teachings to their descendants. Thus, the effect of assumptions that are a part of a worldview can be seen defining what is real. Since the reality is a prerequisite to advocating what “ought to be,” worldviews can be said to shape moral value