| _version_ | 1866901059523313664 |
|---|---|
| author | Amuzu, Esi Kwasi |
| author_facet | Amuzu, Esi Kwasi |
| contents | <p>Afrofuturism is a cultural movement that explores future-oriented visions of Africa, often blending traditional African aesthetics with modern and futuristic elements. A survey was conducted among participants from various socio-economic backgrounds, utilising open-ended questions to gather qualitative data on their perceptions and interpretations of Afrofuturist aesthetics. The research identified three primary themes within participant responses: technological integration (35% of respondents), cultural renaissance (28%), and environmental sustainability (17%). While the survey revealed a diverse range of aesthetic visions, it also highlighted significant gaps in understanding between different socio-economic groups regarding future-oriented aesthetics. Further research should explore these themes more deeply to inform policy and educational initiatives that foster inclusive Afrofuturist narratives across Ghanaian society.</p> |
| format | Recurso digital |
| id | zenodo_https___doi_org_10_5281_zenodo_18903109 |
| institution | Zenodo |
| language | eng |
| publishDate | 2010 |
| publisher | Zenodo |
| record_format | zenodo |
| spellingShingle | Afrofuturism as a Framework for Investigating Ghanaian Aesthetic Visions of the Future Amuzu, Esi Kwasi Africanization Futurism Afrofuturism Pan-Africanism Diaspora Hermeneutics Postcolonialism <p>Afrofuturism is a cultural movement that explores future-oriented visions of Africa, often blending traditional African aesthetics with modern and futuristic elements. A survey was conducted among participants from various socio-economic backgrounds, utilising open-ended questions to gather qualitative data on their perceptions and interpretations of Afrofuturist aesthetics. The research identified three primary themes within participant responses: technological integration (35% of respondents), cultural renaissance (28%), and environmental sustainability (17%). While the survey revealed a diverse range of aesthetic visions, it also highlighted significant gaps in understanding between different socio-economic groups regarding future-oriented aesthetics. Further research should explore these themes more deeply to inform policy and educational initiatives that foster inclusive Afrofuturist narratives across Ghanaian society.</p> |
| title | Afrofuturism as a Framework for Investigating Ghanaian Aesthetic Visions of the Future |
| topic | Africanization Futurism Afrofuturism Pan-Africanism Diaspora Hermeneutics Postcolonialism |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18903109 |