Question

Mary Kingsley's account reflects what view of imperialism in Europe during the nineteenth century?

Answer 1

Many women had their doubts about the colonization of Africa.

Answer 2

Mary Kingsley was very important in terms of view of imperialism in Europe during 19th century.

Step-by-step explanation:

‘Mary Henrietta Kingsley’ was a British explorer who traveled throughout West Africa and her work helped to shape European perceptions about the culture of Africa and British imperialism.

She disproved two stereotypes thinking of Europe. First belief she did not agree with was that Africans had no culture. She wrote about complexities of their society in 'Travels in West Africa' and 'West African Studies' and proved it.

Second, she idea she challenged was that of gender. In Victorian England women never participated in sciences but Mary did spectacular work in studies of West Africa.