Social developments in Senegal

Question 1

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

Answer 1

1. École Normals William Ponty - in 1913 - by colonial administration - train African teachers and administrators
2. Lycée Faidherbe - in 1885 - french colonial administration - provided french style education
3. Seminary of Saint Joseph - in 1869 - By Roman Catholic missionaries (Holy Ghost Fathers) - Focused on providing religious and academic education

Question 2

What were the positive impacts of developments made in education?

Answer 2

1. Increased access to education for both Africans and European settlers
2. Provided opportunities to train local Africans
3. Helped spread Christianity while encouraging loyalty to the colonial government

Question 3

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

Answer 3

1. The French often had better access to education than the indigenous population
2. Earlier schools were often poorly funded and under-equiped
3. Indigenous populations usually received a less integrated curriculum

Question 4

Provide examples of developments made in healthcare, when and purpose of these developments.

Answer 4

1. Hôpital Principal de Dakar - in 1872 - By colonial administration - provide medical services to Europeans; later expanded to local populations
2. Dispensaire Maritime de Dakar - Early 20th century - By French administration- provide medical needs to sailors and maritime workers in Dakar
3. Saint Louis Hospital - Late 19th century - By Sisters of Saint Joseph of Cluny - provided healthcare services and training

Question 5

What were the positive impacts of developments made in healthcare?

Answer 5

1. Increased access to medical services for both Europeans and Africans
2. Provided opportunities for training local personnel in medical and nursing services
3. They helped control spread of diseases such as smallpox

Question 6

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

Answer 6

1. Europeans often had better access to advanced medical care than the local African population
2. Healthcare facilities were often inadequately staffed and had poor medical supply
3. Access in rural areas was often limited compared to the urban areas

Question 7

Provide examples of developments made in urbanization, period and purpose of these developments.

Answer 7

1. Saint Louis - in 1659 - capital city to 1902 and trading center
2. Rufisque - 15 the century - economic hub
3. Dakar - in 1902 Became capital city of French West Africa and economic and transportation hub

Question 8

What were the positive impacts of developments made in urbanization?

Answer 8

1. Fostered trade and commerce contributing to economic growth
2. Led to development in infrastructure such as roads, schools and railways and ports
3. Facilitated better governance and law enforcement

Question 9

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

Answer 9

1. Developments made in urbanization led to displacement of indigenous communities
2. Led to the exploitation of natural resources to the detriment of the local environment
3. Urban life was more influenced by European norms resulting to cultural erosion