Collective Consciousness: Exploring Mass Subjectivity In The Ujamaa Movement'S Social Transformation
Yong Zhang
Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, China
Mei Chen
Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, China
Abstract
The Ujamaa movement, rooted in the traditional African family structure of communal living and cooperation, aimed to establish Ujamaa villages in rural areas while implementing nationalization and reforms in urban centers. Ujamaa villages emphasized equality, self-determination, and local self-governance. While there has been extensive research on the Ujamaa movement, existing studies primarily focus on its theoretical foundations, practical applications, and broader influences, with limited attention to the role of mass subjectivity. This paper takes a historical materialist perspective to explore the active involvement of the masses in the Ujamaa movement, shedding light on how their collective subjectivity contributed to its development