Black Nationalism vs Pan-Africanism
Black nationalism holds that Black people form a distinct people who should pursue self-determination through community control, economic independence, cultural pride and, for some, a separate nation.
- Black people form a distinct people with a right to self-determination.
- Black communities should control their own institutions and economy.
- Pride in African heritage and Black culture is essential.
Pan-Africanism holds that people of African descent in Africa and the diaspora share common interests and history and should pursue political, economic and cultural unity.
- Africans and the African diaspora share a common history and destiny.
- Colonial rule and racial discrimination must be ended everywhere.
- African states should cooperate closely or unite politically.
- Black Nationalism: petals and stars
- Pan-Africanism: dashed outline
★ Where they differ most
- Structure75 points apart
Black Nationalism: Local (moderate). Pan-Africanism: Central (mild).
- Security40 points apart
Black Nationalism: Liberty (mild). Pan-Africanism: Order (mild).
- Foreign policy30 points apart
Black Nationalism: Balanced. Pan-Africanism: Cooperation (mild).
- Religion20 points apart
Black Nationalism: Religious (mild). Pan-Africanism: Secular (mild).
★ Where they are closest
- Trade · 0 apart
- Morality · 0 apart
- Welfare · 10 apart
Axis by axis
Pan-Africanism
Economy
Equality / Markets- OwnershipMild: Public60%40%PublicPrivate
- MarketsMild: Planned60%40%PlannedFree
- WelfareMild: Shared65%35%SharedSelf-reliant
State and liberty
Liberty / Authority- AuthorityMild: Democratic55%45%DemocraticStrong leader
- SecurityMild: Liberty65%35%LibertyOrder
- StructureModerate: Local75%25%LocalCentral
Society
Progress / Tradition- MoralityMild: Traditional45%55%ProgressiveTraditional
- ReligionMild: Religious45%55%SecularReligious
- TechnologyBalanced50%50%EmbraceCaution
- CultureStrong: National identity15%85%MulticulturalNational identity
World
Global / Nation- TradeMild: Protected40%60%GlobalProtected
- Foreign policyBalanced50%50%CooperationStrength
★ 12 Axes Political Test ★
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FAQ
Black Nationalism vs Pan-Africanism
What is the difference between Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism?
Black nationalism holds that Black people form a distinct people who should pursue self-determination through community control, economic independence, cultural pride and, for some, a separate nation. Pan-Africanism holds that people of African descent in Africa and the diaspora share common interests and history and should pursue political, economic and cultural unity. On the 12 axes they differ most on structure, security, foreign policy.
What do Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism have in common?
Their positions are closest on trade, morality, welfare. Overall their profiles are a 86% match on the 12 axes used by the 12 Axes Political Test.
Am I closer to Black Nationalism or Pan-Africanism?
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