Nah, The Story of a Kung Woman (Example)

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Why do you think that a state-level government such as the South African government would want to settle nomadic bands like the Kung? The government wanted to settle the nomadic bands so that they are able to work in a particular area instead of moving around looking for better places. The Kung used food even without working but after the white arriving the value of money was introduced which led to people working to get money for food. The irony is whereby before the white people would get food without even working but after the white came people would work and still not get enough food. [...]

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In lieu of reading notes this week, watch the hour-long film "Nai: Story of a Kung Woman." The film documents the transition of a band of Kung people from their traditional lifestyle to their settlement on a reservation within a state-level society. For your discussion, respond the following questions: 1. In modern times, state-level societies have gone through great lengths to settle nomadic and semi-nomadic band-level societies onto permanent reservations or other settlements. Why do you think that a state-level government, such as the South African government, would want to settle nomadic bands like the Kung? 2. What evidence of egalitarianism did you see in traditional Kung culture? Did this change after they were settled at Tsumkwe? 3. What scene impressed you or had the most impact on you? Explain.