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Cultural Representations of Albinism in Africa - Narratives of Change (Hardcover, New edition)
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Cultural Representations of Albinism in Africa - Narratives of Change (Hardcover, New edition)
Series: Disability, Media, Culture, 2
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"The authors in this inspiring volume focus on the socially
transformative potential narrative has to shape understandings of
albinism in Africa. Scholars and activists, they reflect on how
traditional beliefs, literary fiction, radio, music, photography,
film and the arts can bring about social change, and also educate
publics about albinism." (Carli Coetzee, Editor, Journal of African
Cultural Studies) "Highly intriguing and skillfully nuanced, this
book evaluates several methods of advocacy on behalf of people with
albinism from Africa, who often face stigma and physical attacks.
The result is a rich commentary on what has worked, what didn't and
why. This is recommended reading for anyone engaging in advocacy
for any marginalized group in parts of Africa and elsewhere."
(Ikponwosa Ero, Former UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of
human rights by persons with albinism) The challenges currently
faced by people with albinism in many African countries are
increasingly becoming a focus of African writers, storytellers,
artists and filmmakers across the continent. At the same time, a
growing number of advocates and activists are taking account of the
power of cultural representation and turning to the arts to convey
important messages about albinism - and disability more broadly -
to audiences locally and internationally. This volume focuses on
the power of cultural representations of albinism, taking into
account their real-world effects and implications. Contributions
from academics and albinism advocates range across traditional
beliefs, literature, radio, newsprint, the media, film and the arts
for public engagement, contending that all forms of representation
have an important role to play in building sensitivity to the
issues related to albinism amongst national and international
audiences. Contributors draw attention to the implications of
different forms of cultural representation, the potential of these
different forms to open up new discursive spaces for the expression
of identities and the articulation or critique of particularly
difficult issues, and their potential to evoke far-reaching social
change.
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