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Explore the impact of European colonialism in Africa post-Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, focusing on Zambia's Copperbelt and South African mines. The colonial era led to the exploitation of resources and labor, resulting in a complex legacy of disrupted power structures with implications for gender roles.
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Legacies of Colonialism • Producer of one commodity for export • Poor infrastructure except around export economy • Labor migration for colonial enterprises • Increased power for senior men (but loss of legitimacy) • Weakened power for women