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| nameofpractice =Kula | |||
| flagemoji =🇹🇿 | |||
| definition =Lit. ‘eating', gaining access to resources to satisfy needs, often a euphemism for corruption | |||
| location =Tanzania | |||
| imagemap =Tanzania map.png | |||
| clusters = | |||
}} | [[:Category:Domination|Domination]] – [[:Category: Motivational ambivalence| Motivational ambivalence]] – [[:Category: Co-optation| Co-optation]] – [[:Category: Patron-client networks| Patron-client networks]] | ||
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[[:Category:Tanzania|Tanzania]] – [[:Category: East Africa| East Africa]] – [[:Category: Sub-Saharan Africa| Sub-Saharan Africa]] – [[:Category: Euphemism| Euphemism]] – [[:Category: Food| Food]] – [[:Category: Access| Access]] – [[:Category: Problem-solving| Problem-solving]] – [[:Category: Need| Need]] | |||
| authorofpiece =Richard Faustine Sambaiga | |||
| authorinstitution =Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania | |||
The literal meaning of the word ''kula'' in Kiswahili (also known as Swahili) is ‘eating,’ that is, one | | authorwebsite =[https://www.wiomsa.org/wiomsa-alumnus/richard-faustine-sambaiga/ Profile page at UD]}} | ||
<big>'''By Richard Faustine Sambaiga, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania'''</big> | |||
[[Category:Domination]] | |||
[[Category: Motivational ambivalence]] | |||
[[Category: Co-optation]] | |||
[[Category: Patron-client networks]] | |||
[[Category:Tanzania]] | |||
[[Category: East Africa]] | |||
[[Category: Sub-Saharan Africa]] | |||
[[Category: Euphemism]] | |||
[[Category: Food]] | |||
[[Category: Access]] | |||
[[Category: Problem-solving]] | |||
[[Category: Need]] | |||
[[Category:Entry]] | |||
[[Category: Volume 2]] | |||
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|style="font-size:1.1em;"|The literal meaning of the word ''kula'' in Kiswahili (also known as Swahili) is ‘eating,’ that is, one | |||
of the basic requirements for human survival. This may include getting access not only to food | of the basic requirements for human survival. This may include getting access not only to food | ||
but also to other such basic needs as shelter and clothing. However, ''kula'' may also be used | but also to other such basic needs as shelter and clothing. However, ''kula'' may also be used | ||
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and aspirations, including the use of corrupt practices. In Tanzania, indeed, the word is | and aspirations, including the use of corrupt practices. In Tanzania, indeed, the word is | ||
commonly used in order to normalise or justify corruption. | commonly used in order to normalise or justify corruption. | ||
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The frequency with which the word ''kula'' is used in Tanzania reflects the extent to which | The frequency with which the word ''kula'' is used in Tanzania reflects the extent to which | ||
corruption has permeated everyday life in the country. It also sheds light on how individuals and | corruption has permeated everyday life in the country. It also sheds light on how individuals and | ||
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corruption,’ they conclude, ‘but in fact are also dependent on existing corrupt practices for the | corruption,’ they conclude, ‘but in fact are also dependent on existing corrupt practices for the | ||
purpose of reproduction and legitimacy’<ref name="led" />. | purpose of reproduction and legitimacy’<ref name="led" />. | ||
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