Answer to Question #183197 in Philosophy for Nonhlanhla Molefe

Question

Explain the connection between livestock ownership, wealth, social status and political power in precolonial Khoekhoe society. 

Answer 1

Livestock ownership was important in precolonial Khoikhoi society because of their economic and social-cultural status. Livestock was used as a means of showing political, social, and status. Livestock ownership also was used as a means of wealth measurement-they were used in barter trade for exchange of valuable items and natural resources.