Francois Duvalier

It is not a question of whether I believe in voodoo. I am a scholar and, as such, I have studied the concept of voodoo. I have created the faculty of Afro-Haitian ethnology in our university where the concept of voodoo is taught. Voodoo is not superstition. It is a philosophy, a conception of God.

Haitian Politician

Ethnology is a specialized academic subject, mainly used in educational and research contexts.

Academic Field

Ethnology examines human societal norms and values; it's about understanding people's ways of life.

Human Focus

Ethnology explores a wide range of cultures, not limited to any specific region or group.

Diverse Cultures

 They would say things, like, you know, "Based on science, based on ethnology, based on natural history, black people by nature are predisposed to slavery and servility. This is nature's law. I'm not racist. I'm actually doing what nature said I'm supposed to be doing."