"Genocide is the deliberate killing of a large group of people‚ especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation." (Genocide) Introduction "In 1994 Rwanda experienced the worst genocide in modern times. The Rwandan Genocide was a genocidal mass slaughter of the Tutsis by the Hutus that took place in 1994 in the East African state of Rwanda. It is considered the most organized genocide of the 20th century. Over the course of approximately 100 days (from the assassination of Juvenal Habyarimana
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What is Sociology Sociology is the ordered‚ logical study of human society and its origins‚ development‚ organizations‚ and institutions. It is a social science which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity‚ structures‚ and functions. A goal for many sociologists is to conduct research which may be applied directly to social policy and welfare‚ while others focus primarily on refining the theoretical understanding
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Financial System in Rwanda Banking service operations date back in early 1960‚ originating from the oldest banks of BCR and Bank of Kigali respectively. The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) also known as Banque Nationale du Rwanda’s (BNR) is the regulatory and supervisory Authority of the banking and microfinance systems‚ non-bank financial institutions (including insurance industry‚ pension schemes) as well as the payment systems. The Bank operates also the central security depository. Latest figures
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Sociology: The term “sociology” was coined by August Comte in the nineteenth century from the Latin word“socios” (companion with others) and the Greek word “logos” (study of reason) to describe the new science of social life. "In the sense‚ sociology is the study of human interactions and inter-relations‚ their conditions and consequences".“The science of social phenomena "subject to natural and invariable laws‚ the discovery of which is the object of investigation" "Sociology is a general
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Rwanda Genocide is defined as: the deliberate killing of people who belong to a particular racial‚ political‚ or cultural group (merriam-webster.com). Genocides usually occur because one group of people feel intimidated by another. “In 1994‚ Rwanda’s population of seven million was composed of three ethnic groups: Hutu (approximately 85%)‚ Tutsi (14%) and Twa (1%)” (www.unitedhumanrights.org). The Hutu population felt intimidated‚ and resented the Tutsi population. The Tutsi had previously ruled
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Sociology Sociology is the scientific study of human social life either in groups or societies – known sometimes as the study of social interplays. It is a relatively new academic trend developed earlier in the 19th century and focuses the social rules and processes that affect the relationships between individuals‚ organizations and individuals. Sociology is interested in our behavior and ranges in its spheres from the analysis of the short communications between the individuals in street
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Sociology which is known as the science of society‚ is one of the youngest as well as one of the oldest of the social sciences. It is one of the youngest sciences because only recently it came to be established as a distinct branch of knowledge with its own distinct set of concepts and its own methods of inquiry. Sociology is also one of the oldest of the sciences. Since the dawn of civilization‚ society has been as a subject for speculation and inquiry along with other phenomena which have agitated
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Genocide negatively impacted the people and country of Rwanda by igniting widespread violence‚ creating tension between the country’s the Rwandan genocide was fought in‚ and having poor economy system. Their was a lot of violence between citizens that caused them to get hurt. Rwanda is still having trouble with citizens getting into fights. After the genocide the citizens have not been making a lot of money and have not been able to find good jobs. Rwanda was negatively impacted in many ways. Violence
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Kroeger Professor Kenyon Peoples and Cultures of Africa 7 December 2007 Rwanda: The Aftermath of the Genocide By taking a closer look at Rwanda and its people‚ I came to realize that despite the genocidal violence that occurred‚ Rwanda was its ’ own country with its ’ own unique traditions‚ customs‚ and cultures. Nonetheless the media attention surrounding the genocide in Rwanda is unavoidable. By researching Rwanda I have come to find out that one thing the media does not cover is the aftermath
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Auguste Comte [1798 - 1857] - The Founding Father of Sociology Auguste Comte‚ the French Philosopher‚ is traditionally considered the "Father of Sociology". Comte who invented the term "Sociology" was the first man to distinguish the subject-matter of sociology from all the other sciences. He worked out in a series of books‚ a general approach to the study of society. Comte is regarded as the "Father of Sociology" not because of any significant contributions to the science as such‚ but because
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