Legacy Of Conflict: Tradition And Modernity In The Nymbuan Revolt Of 1939
Ibrahim Yusuf Abdullahi
Department of History & International Studies, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria
Fatima Bello Ahmed
Department of History & International Studies, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria
Abstract
Tradition and modernity, two contrasting forces, have significantly shaped the course of human society. This paper aims to provide a working interpretation of these complex concepts in the context of this discourse, offering insights into their meanings and implications. Tradition, like many other concepts, has been subject to diverse interpretations by scholars. According to Thomas Green (1997), tradition encompasses beliefs and behaviors passed down within a group or society, bearing symbolic meaning or special significance, with roots in the past. Edward Shils (2006) expands this definition, viewing tradition as a complex web of ideas, objects, and customs that have their origins in the past, persisting through time as they are passed from one generation to the next, and finding expression in the present. In this paper, tradition is closely linked to culture, signifying the typical behaviors and attitudes of a group, especially of an ethnic community, often manifested in their artistic creations, and transmitted from one generation to the next. Tradition embodies the uniqueness of a group's natural attributes, which are characteristic of them and resilient to external influences. Understanding tradition and its dynamics is crucial in comprehending its interactions with modernity, as they often collide and coexist within societies. This paper delves into the interplay of tradition and modernity and their impact on various aspects of human life, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities presented by their coexistence