The features of socialism in Tanzania between 1967 and 1985
The state controlled the means of production and hence no individual ownership like land. Socialism followed a one party system, ie Tanzania African National Union (TANU) which later became to be the Chama chamapenduzi (C.C.M). The policy of socialism was composed of income equality and strongly castigated differentials in society. There was forced villagization, ie people were encouraged to go and develop the rural areas. The policy emphasized the revival of African cultural values in Tanzania. It emphasized centralized planning. The Central government of Nyerere originated all the policies and handed down to the villages. Socialism featured patriotism among the people of Tanzania- a virtue intended to have deep love for the nation and work towards its development. The policy of socialism featured the introduction of a national language Kiswahili, this forged unity and eased communication. The policy encouraged social justice and welfare, ie education and medical facilities in t...