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Name: Instructor: Course: Date: This book discusses different features of the psychological effects of slavery on the modern mindset of African Americans. The book also discusses in length how to solve these problems. It gives a clear manual on ways to overcome the psychological damage…
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From this book, however, one receives empowerment learning from the main psychological damage that transfers among generations. Concisely, the first step of solving a problem is to know its cause. This statement is quite important in explaining how this book influences the daily lives of the African Americans. In this essay I will discuss how my views agree to Dr. Akbar’s or differs with him. This I will present the main ideas in each chapter from one to three. In the first chapter of the book, Akbar discusses property as among the contentious issue.

He notes down that the slaves were only permitted to owning very little. This of course is a main point since the racial divide in that time was at its extreme. The slaves were mostly squatters and did not own any land. There was high disregard of the black race, which led to jealousy between the blacks and their masters. The oppression was too much and the African Americans resorted to hatred and vandalism to the property owned by their masters. The hatred still exists among some members of the black community in this present day.

This aptly captures the aspect of a legacy that has been transferred psychologically to this existing generation. Dr. Akbar goes on to explain how material and property was used to weaken the likelihood of whichever anti-slavery leadership advancing in the black community (Quin?ones 93). . This, he ascertains since the African Americans faced slavery for quite a long time, their perception towards work is negative. This is because in most times they faced forced labor. They therefore do not have any positivity towards work and they regard it as forceful.

On my perspective, it is understandable that the perspective of blacks towards work is negative. Even though hard work pays, the psychological perception of work to be a tool for oppression still exists in the minds of blacks. These points are solid and I personally agree with Akbar since the psychological chains of slavery have influenced choice of leaders and work in some black communities. Chapter two of breaking the chains of psychological slavery, is about the liberation of mental slavery. Dr. Akbar discusses an interesting point about faith.

The African American must had had the belief in freedom was possible for it to come true. He asserts that it is only faith that shields anyone from his or her fear. This point is weighty and I cannot agree more since in any endeavors that someone aspires, they must have faith. Belief in any actions is important since it is the motivation of achieving it (Quin?ones 112). The chapter explains that the blacks had to keep faith that one day everything would work out for their freedom. This chapter also discusses those strategies to break the chains of psychological slavery.

The author explains that changing information on the minds of African Americans can help improve their consciousness. This statement makes sense to me because Africans in America are only get teachings on only American truths. Another strong point in this chapter

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