Muslims, the so-called menial jobs and the colonial era (II)
In this second instalment of the above captioned article, the meat industry is discussed in addition to other jobs termed as menial. The diversity of human talents makes the interdependency of men on men indispensable in society. This should be so for the fact that each man in society falls short of supplying all his … The post Muslims, the so-called menial jobs and the colonial era (II) appeared…
In the second part of the article, the focus shifts to the meat industry and various labor roles considered menial. The article highlights the importance of diverse talents in society and how each individual depends on others for their needs. It emphasizes that those with greater abilities to acquire wealth earn a living by serving those with less aptitude.
This applies not only to wealth but also to academic fields, where skilled individuals become doctors, scientists, and engineers, while those with technical talents become nurses and technicians, thus complementing each other's roles.
The article then discusses the dominance of the Fulani Muslims and Northerners in the Ghanaian meat industry, attributing it to the unique Islamic teachings on animal slaughter and processing. The process involves the use of sharp knives for quick and humane death, proper training for hunting dogs, and adherence to health regulations.
The meat is then prepared by skilled butchers, who cut it into pieces and sell it to customers. Hausa men further transform it into popular Ghanaian dishes, while food vendors use it to create traditional Ghanaian meals and sell them to the public. The article also introduces a new job considered menial but potentially evolving in the future: the clipping of finger and toe nails using heavy scissors.
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