Post-Colonial and the Money Economy Trends on Work Ethics in Tooro Region- Western Uganda
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 6
Abstract
The study was aimed at tracingthe influence colonialism and the money economy impacted on the work ethics in Tooro region as well as socio-economic development. The study was guided by the following objectives: to identify what makes people in Tooro have the kind of work ethics they exhibit especially after colonialism, explore the purpose of work in colonial and post-colonial era, establish the new work places, how influential their work ethics have been on social and economic enhancement of society. The study established that while the pre-colonial purpose of work was to cater for society welfare, colonialism introduced new civilisation and monitory economy which targeted individuals more than the family and society.The newly introduced terms and conditions of work contradicted the Tooro values and purpose of work. Economic development was now gauged on individual basis other than the family and community basis; people became inward looking with less concern for community welfare.Conclusively, the hybrid work ethics of colonialindependence era have made people take pride in their personal achievements and not success of the society. Some people have even aimed low: on achieving their target, they reduce on working. The writer therefore recommends people in Tooro to uphold and respect work, workers‟ rights, and the work places in order to find meaning in what they do.
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Doris K. Kaije
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