Talk:Cannibalism in Africa

South Africa is missing

nothing on South africa read Hausa warrior (talk) 14:32, 25 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I just saw someone else brought up this topic — Preceding unsigned comment added by Hausa warrior (talk • contribs) 14:35, 25 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
We can only cover things for which we have reliable sources, and that can sometimes be a problem. Especially regarding cannibalism, which is a neglected topic in newer literature. That Talana Museum seems to be a serious institution, so I think we can use the linked page. I'll add a summary of the relevant information once I find the time for it, in a few days or so. Or if you want to do it yourself, Hausa warrior, feel free to do so. And if you know of additional relevant reliable sources we have missed, please add them to the article or leave a link here. Gawaon (talk) 08:46, 26 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I am not good at doing it that is the problem. But we have to put something because it is odd not having SA where so much of it goes on in ritual medicine. People are in court for it BBC SA --Hausa warrior (talk) 17:21, 27 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
No worries, I'll handle it once I find the time. But if you find more (reliable) sources, could you just list them here? Gawaon (talk) 17:35, 27 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I have started the section now, based on the text from the Talana Museum for a start. I'll add more sources over time, and if anyone knows of additional material, that's always welcome! Gawaon (talk) 16:58, 17 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Confusing section

At first read this is very confusing and contorted:

Finding acceptance impossible and damnation parochial, some authors have reacted by a "blanket disbelief in ritual [= not just exceptional] cannibalism", in this way "paying lip service to ... cultural relativism", while refusing to cope with challenging "other ways of being human" one sometimes encounters in other societies. Nyamnjoh argues that, instead of trying to make such an implausible case, it is better to "accept and put cannibalism in perspective", which also means recognizing that there are ways of exploiting others that are hardly better than their physical consumption, even if leaving them "seemingly alive".

Hausa warrior (talk) 15:16, 25 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Do you have specific suggestions on how to make it clearer and easier to understand? If not, I'll give it a try in a few days or so. Gawaon (talk) 08:49, 26 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hausa warrior, I have now rewritten the above text as follows: Some authors, who find it difficult to accept cannibalism as one of many possible human behaviours, but do not want to appear narrow-minded by openly condemning it, have responded with a "blanket disbelief in ritual [= not just exceptional] cannibalism". This stance superficially acknowledges cultural relativism, but avoids confronting the complex realities of diverse human experiences in other societies, the sometimes challenging "other ways of being human" that may including consuming the flesh of others. Nyamnjoh suggests that instead of making implausible arguments against the mere existence of cannibalism, it is more productive to accept it and view it in context. This perspective means recognizing that there are exploitative practices that, while not involving the physical consumption of others, are still deeply harmful to them.
What do you think of this version? Hope it's clearer now? Gawaon (talk) 16:28, 16 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Cannibalism_in_Africa