Social Development In Southern Rhodesia

Question 1

Provide examples of developments made in education, when, by who and purpose.

Answer 1

1. University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland - in 1952 by British government - provide tertiary education
2. Bantu Education Act - enacted 1956 By colonial government - Segregate education along racial lines

Question 2

What were the positive impacts of developments made in education?

Answer 2

1. Increased access to education raising Literacy rates
2. Skill development for employment
3. Cultural exchange and integration

Question 3

What were the negative impacts or challenges faced with developments made in education?

Answer 3

1. The developments remained deeply segregated and unequal throughout the colonial period
2. African schools were often poorly understaffed, funded and lacked basic resources
3. The curriculum was often limited to basic numeracy and literacy skills, little attention paid to critical thinking and creative expression

Question 4

Provide examples of developments made in healthcare, year of establishment, purpose and by who.

Answer 4

1. Salisbury General Hospital - in 1957 - By colonial government - provide healthcare services

Question 5

What were the positive impacts of developments made in healthcare?

Answer 5

1. Maternal and child health improvements
2. Reduced disease outbreaks such as malaria
3. Improved healthcare access in the urban areas

Question 6

What were the negative impacts of challenges faced with developments made in healthcare?

Answer 6

1. Limited access to rural areas
2. Indigenous population had limited access to more advanced medical facilities due racial disparities
3. Infectious diseases such as tuberculosis persisted

Question 7

Provide examples of developments made in urbanization, the period of these developments, the purposes of these developments.

Answer 7

1. Salisbury (now Harare) - in 1890 - administrative center and economic hub
2. Bulawayo - in 1893 - commercial center; trade and transport

Question 8

What were the positive impacts of developments made in urbanization?

Answer 8

1. Urbanization contributed to the development of education and cultural activities
2. Contributed to better health outcomes and increased access to healthcare
3. Centralized administration facilitated more effective governance

Question 9

What were the negative impacts of developments made in urbanization?

Answer 9

1. Urban centers were often characterized by racial segregation. Segregation reinforced discriminatory practices and social divisions
2. Economic disparities - Europeans had significantly better economic opportunities than the African population leading to unequal distribution of wealth
3. Urban expansion often resulted in displacement of indigenous population leading to social dislocation; loss of livelihood and trouble adapting to urban life