” The social construction of contemporary Oromo galtuus: The nature of more recent Oromo galtuus is different than the case of Ras Gobana. The more recent galtuus are, generally, more educated and better informed regarding the contemporary world system. They are groomed through the modern educational system, which is anchored on the Habesha cultural worldview. Modern education can be a source of internalized oppression. This phenomenon was observed by Woodson, an African American thinker, “The social construction of contemporary Oromogaltuus: The nature of more recent Oromo galtuus is different than the case of Ras Gobana. The more recent galtuus are, generally, more educated and better informed regarding the contemporary world system. They are groomed through the modern educational system, which is anchored on the Habesha cultural worldview. Modern education can be a source of internalized oppression. This phenomenon was observed by Woodson, an African American thinker, regarding the impact of education [in the context of dominant – subordinate relations]. In his widely read book entitled The Mis-Education of the Negro, he described the negative impact of the educational system, organized and run by the dominant group. In describing the phenomenon of internalized oppression, which occurs as a result of the educational process, he wrote the following: When you control a man’s thinking you do not have to worry about his actions. You do not have to tell him not stand here or go yonder. He will find his “proper place” and will stay in it. You do not need to send him to the back door. He will go without being told. In fact, if there isn’t a back door, he will cut one for his benefit. His education makes it necessary. [67]”

The above is an excerpt from Prof Hamdesa Tuso paper. He presented this article at OGF conference. Enjoy reading!