“Ethnic Conflict” in Rwanda
• Two Groups—Hutus and Tutsis. Historically: – Tutsis were Herdsman – Hutus were Cultivators
• Group Identity Acquires Economic and Class Meaning – Cows More Valuable Asset, thus Tutsis are Wealthier than Hutus
• Tutsis Rule Rwanda in 19th Century; Favored By Colonial Powers For Political, Military, and Administrative Positions.