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Title: | The 1924 Revolution: Its Repercussions on the Educational System of the Sudan |
Author: | Sanderson, Lilianm P. |
Year: | 1976 |
Periodical: | Sudan Notes and Records |
Volume: | 57 |
Pages: | 72-80 |
Language: | English |
Geographic term: | Sudan |
Subjects: | rebellions 1924 educational policy colonialism History and Exploration Education and Oral Traditions |
Abstract: | The educational system established by the Condominium Government at the beginning of the 20th century was overwhelmingly influenced by the political, administrative, and economic shortterm needs of the government. In educational terms the administrative policy of 'Indirect Rule', introduced after the First World War, inaugurated a period of less financial support for Gordon Memorial College 'graduated' (post-school) and primary education for boys and more support for religious elementary level education in the most remote rural areas. More attention was paid to educational development in the Southern Sudan and to girls' education in the North. The Sudanese 'graduates' considered this policy a deliberate attempt to exclude them from all prospects of participation in the government of the Sudan. This led to events in 1924 which came as a shock to the condominium Governments demonstrations of the White Flag League led by Ali Abdel Atif, and a revolt of the Military College cadets. The educational changes following the 1924 events seem to indicate a close relationship to the 1924 'shocks' which indicated a growth of Sudanese nationalism. Notes. |