نبذة مختصرة : This thesis examines how the Liberation Front of Mozambique (Frelimo), the ruling party of independent Mozambique, perceived education as a political tool used to challenge colonial myths and bolster support for the party. During the Liberation War (1964-1974) Frelimo created educational programs for African youth; these programs were the inspiration for the post- independence educational school system, utilized to promote a shared sense of national identity tied to the party. Frelimo understood education as a tool to promote and police identities, frequently encouraging youth and adults alike to prioritize education within their daily lives. Through a national education system, Frelimo aimed to maintain and strengthen the leadership they achieved upon independence. Education is often associated with building and supporting national identities; however, historians have often analyzed the political use of education through the examination of educational policies. This thesis offers an alternative lens, ...
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